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Introduction
Thank you for visiting Walrus Network, a collaborative record-keeping initiative for captive walruses that began in 2014. I am deeply grateful to the parks and people who have helped me maintain these records as completely and accurately as possible. Please contact me to report any missing or inaccurate information, or feel free to send any questions or comments you may have about captive walruses or this site.
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Annual Overview
There are approximately 134 walruses currently living across 53 facilities and 13 countries in 2023. More information and statistics on the captive walrus population will soon be provided on a separate section of this site.
Captures
At least 2 walruses have been collected from the wild in 2023:
unknown · rescue, Alaska SeaLife Center · Jul-31
unknown · rescue, Syunai-Sale, Yamal · Nov-14
Deaths
At least 5 walruses have passed away at 5 facilities in 2023:
Khoma · Utrish Marine Station · Jun-15
unknown · Alaska SeaLife Center · Aug-11
Nova · Moscow Zoo · ≤ Aug
Mitik · SeaWorld San Diego · Oct-01
Donya · Kish Dolphin Park · ≤ Nov
Lost to follow-up
A total of 3 walruses have been transitioned to unknown status in 2023:
unknown · last sighted 2021-Mar-06 at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
unknown · last sighted 2021-Mar-28 at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
unknown · last sighted 2021-Oct-16 at Jingzhou Xiaomeisha Aquarium
Pregnancies
At least 4 walruses are currently pregnant or have given birth in 2023:
Izumi · Oita Marine Palace Aquarium · pregnant
Bubu · Oita Marine Palace Aquarium · pregnant
Transfers
At least 18 walruses have been transferred 24 times in 2023.
Tanpopo · Ise → Minamichita · Jan-30
Tanpopo · Minamichita → Ise · Feb-27
Ninotska · Hamburg → Brugelette · Apr
Lyalechka · Utrish → Gelendzhik · ≤ Jul
Rouzi · Moskvarium → Moscow Zoo · ≤ Aug
Nova · Moskvarium → Moscow Zoo · ≤ Aug
unknown · Syunai-Sale → Yar-Sale · Nov-15