Benny

male walrus (O. rosmarus)

wild caught in 1982

unknown status as of 1983

Ancestors and Descendants

None known.

Transfer History

  1. capture 1982 at Barrow, Alaska

  2. transfer 1982-Aug to SeaWorld Aurora

  3. unknown ≥ 1983 at SeaWorld Aurora

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

  • 1982-Aug: 155 lb

  • 1983-May-22: 360 lb

Daily diet

  • 1983-May-22: formula (pureed smelt, mackerel, herring, clams, vitamins, and water) fed in four-gallon bottles 12 times a day

Image Gallery

No images available at this time.

Notes and Information

References

  • 1983-May-22. The Akron Beacon Journal. The Show. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.