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Cause of death: Malignant lymphoma | Cause of death: Malignant lymphoma | ||
== History == | |||
In October 1980, a lone male Orca was captured off the south coast of Iceland. Later known as Benkei II, he was the first capture of the 1980 season, and was immediately transferred to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium. | In October 1980, a lone male Orca was captured off the south coast of Iceland. Later known as Benkei II, he was the first capture of the 1980 season, and was immediately transferred to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium. | ||
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Unfortunately, sometime in July 1983, Benkei II died due to Malignant Lymphoma. | Unfortunately, sometime in July 1983, Benkei II died due to Malignant Lymphoma. | ||
== See also == | |||
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[[Category:Captive animals]] | [[Category:Captive animals]] | ||
[[Category:Orcas]] | [[Category:Orcas]] | ||