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Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years | Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years | ||
== History == | |||
In July 1968, a pod of 11 Orcas were captured in British Columbia off Malcolm Island. Only a young male was kept, later named Tula, while the remaining 10 whales were released. | In July 1968, a pod of 11 Orcas were captured in British Columbia off Malcolm Island. Only a young male was kept, later named Tula, while the remaining 10 whales were released. | ||
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Tula died in October 1968 no less than 3 months after his capture. The cause of death was determined to be due to an external fungus and a growth in his heart. | Tula died in October 1968 no less than 3 months after his capture. The cause of death was determined to be due to an external fungus and a growth in his heart. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Captive animals]] | [[Category:Captive animals]] | ||
[[Category:Needs updating]] | [[Category:Needs updating]] | ||