Ocean's Cutest

Kandu's last offspring died

2009-05-29T03:33:00.000-07:00

Athena, a 4-year-old orca calf died at Marineland Canada. Her date or cause of death hasn't been released but it's believed she died in Spring 2009. Athena was born to Kiska and Kandu7* on August 8th, 2004 and was their last living offspring; and the last calf born at that facility. Many of Marineland calves died at a very young age. Athena left her mother and young male Ikaika behind.

RIP little girl

source: MLC regulars

Lovey's Calf got a name

2009-05-29T03:30:00.001-07:00

Lovey's calf, born on October 13, 2008, has been named アース, which means Earth. From January 11 till February 28, people were allowed to send in name suggestions for the male orca. It's not known whether his name is "Earth" or the Japanes pronounciation of アース. There will be no changes on Ocean's Cutest until that has been clarified.

(March 8th, 2009)

source: Kamogawa Sea World

Sharkan died at Marineland France

2009-05-29T03:26:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately Sharkan passed away on January 3. Apparently she has been sick for about 2 months. Two orcas are supposed to leave MLF, when the park was bought by a Spanish company. L'Oceanographic in Valencia wants to display orcas in 2009/2010. Valentin and Inouk were the names that have been trown around, which means Freya and Wikie would be alone at a park with 5 big pools, while other parks going to be crowded soon.

RIP beautiful girl

(January 4th, 2009)

source: MLF regulars

Lovey had her calf at Kamogawa Sea World

2009-05-29T03:25:00.000-07:00

On October 13th, Lovey gave birth to her first calf at 11:44 am. The baby soon swam to the surface for its first breath. The father of the baby is Oscar, KSW's second bull, it's also his first offspring. The gender hasn't been confirmed yet. Both mother and calf are doing well.

Congrats to Lovey, the baby & the staff!

(October 13th, 2008)

source: http://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/index.html

Ku passed away

2009-05-29T03:23:00.000-07:00

Ku died on September 19 at Port Nagoya Public Aquarium. Ku has been ill since July 2008 but according to the park she was recovering from the illness. In the morning she was found dead in her pool. She caught a summer cold and a herpes infection. The cause of death has not been confirmed yet, but a necropsy will be done soon. Ku was the last remaining orca from the Taiji 5 capture back in 1997.
She was at PONA on a loan, but actually belonged to the Taiji Whale Museum. Her loan expired this year but was extended months before her death.

(September 21st, 2008)

source: http://www.nagoyaaqua.jp & http://mdn.mainichi.jp/

Ku recovering from illness

2009-05-29T03:19:00.000-07:00

Ku began to show signs of an illness back in July. She soon stopped doing shows and training sessions. Her appetite is getting back, apparently she caught a summer cold. She is currently held in the Medical pool for better treatment, along with her is her favourite dolphin. She recovers slowly and even began to play with her toys again.

(August 26th, 2008)

source: http://www.nagoyaaqua.jp

Lovey at Kamogawa Sea World is expecting her first calf

2009-05-29T03:15:00.000-07:00

Lovey got pregnant for the first time when she mated with Oscar in mid-April 2007. In June 2007 an utrasound confirmed that she is pregnant with her first calf. She is doing well and is due in October 2007. Number of shows will be decreased in summer, because Lovey's health condition is top priority now.

Congrats to Lovey and Oscar and the KSW staff. Good luck for mother and calf.

source: http://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp