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{{Infobox animal|name=Ramu IV|gender=Male|birth_date=Approx. 1968|origin=Wild born|capture_location=Penn Cove, Washington State|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. 2 years|death_date=August 1971|death_place=Marineland, Australia}} | |||
In one of history's most [[Penn Cove orca captures|notorious captures]], over 80 orcas were corralled into Penn Cove on August 8, 1970. Although only a few whales were kept, a young male named Ramu IV was among those taken into captivity. | In one of history's most [[Penn Cove orca captures|notorious captures]], over 80 orcas were corralled into Penn Cove on August 8, 1970. Although only a few whales were kept, a young male named Ramu IV was among those taken into captivity. | ||
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Unfortunately, in August 1971, Ramu IV died under circumstances that remain unknown. | Unfortunately, in August 1971, Ramu IV died under circumstances that remain unknown. | ||
==Other orcas captured at Penn Cove August 8, 1970== | |||
*[[Chappy - orca|Chappy]] | |||
*[[Clovis - orca|Clovis]] | |||
*[[Jumbo - orca|Jumbo]] | |||
*[[Lil' Nooka - orca|Lil' Nooka]] | |||
*[[Lolita - orca|Lolita]] | |||
*[[Wally - orca|Wally]] | |||
*[[Winston - orca|Winston]] | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 15 August 2023
| Sex | Male |
|---|---|
| Born | Approx. 1968 |
| Died | August 1971 Marineland, Australia |
| Captured at | Penn Cove, Washington State |
| Capture age | Approx. 2 years |
| Origin | Wild born |
| Capture date | August 8, 1970 |
In one of history's most notorious captures, over 80 orcas were corralled into Penn Cove on August 8, 1970. Although only a few whales were kept, a young male named Ramu IV was among those taken into captivity.
While many of Ramu IV's companions were sent to marine parks in the United States, Europe, and Japan, he was uniquely destined for Australia. Originally intended to be a companion for Cuddles in the UK, it was later discovered that both were male, altering their plans.
Subsequently, Ramu IV was acquired by Marineland Australia, where he was meant to replace the park's previous captive orca, Ramu, who had passed away a few months earlier.
Unfortunately, in August 1971, Ramu IV died under circumstances that remain unknown.