Aituk

female Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)

wild caught in 1978

deceased on July 25th, 1995

Ancestors and Descendants

Offspring

♀ stillborn (birth 1988-May-14)

﹖ unknown (birth 1989-Aug-02)

﹖ miscarriage (birth 1990)

♀ unknown (birth 1991-May-18)

Transfer History

  1. capture 1978 in Alaska

  2. transfer 1978 to SeaWorld San Diego

  3. transfer 1987-Jul-07 to Cincinnati Zoo

  4. death 1995-Jul-25 at Cincinnati Zoo

Physical Data

The dates listed here generally represent the time at which the measurements were published, not necessarily the date on which they were taken.

Weight

  • 1991-May-20: 3,000 lb

Image Gallery

No images available at this time.

Identifiers

Local

  • M11027 (Cincinnati Zoo)

Regional

  • #25 (Association of Zoos and Aquariums)

Notes and Information

References

  • 2018-Jan-08. Lisa Oland. AZA Regional Studbook.

  • 2005-Apr-25. Jodie Baker. 2004 North American Regional Walrus Studbook.

  • 1991-May-20. AP News. Cincinnati Zoo Reports Walrus Birth. Retrieved from APNews.com.