Adolphus

male Atlantic walrus (O. r. rosmarus)

wild caught in 1908

deceased in 1909

Ancestors and Descendants

No known relatives.

Transfer History

  1. capture 1908 in Norway

  2. transfer 1908-Nov-24 to London Zoo

  3. death 1909 at London Zoo

Physical Data

Daily diet

  • 1908-Nov-27: horse fat, "chopped fillets of fish with milk sauce"

Image Gallery

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Notes and Information

This walrus was reported to have died "by February 2nd, 1909" from pneumonia, although the exact date of death is uncertain.

References

  • 2021-Oct-16. Personal communication with Paul Irven regarding information gathered by Andrew Stevens.