Thora

female walrus (O. rosmarus)

wild caught ≤ 1937

deceased on April 17th, 1949

Ancestors and Descendants

No known related animals.

Transfer History

  1. capture ≤ 1937 in Sisimiut, Greenland

  2. transfer 1937-Jun-15 to Copenhagen Zoo

  3. death 1949-Apr-17 at Copenhagen 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

  • 1937-Jun-15: 101 lb · 46 kg

  • 1949-Apr-17: 1,146 lb · 520 kg

Length

  • 1949-Apr-17: 10'10" · 3.3 m

Image Gallery

No images available at this time.

Notes and Information

Thora was the longest lived captive walrus of her time.

References

  • Svanberg, I. (2010). Walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) in captivity. Svenska Linnésällskapets Årsskrift, 2010, 119-136.