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{{Infobox animal|name=Canuck II|gender=Male|capture_location=Ingólfshöfði, Iceland|capture_date=October 12, 1977|capture_age=Approx. 2 years|death_date=August 2, 1981|death_cause=Chronic kidney disease|death_place=SeaWorld San Diego}}


Place of capture: Ingólfshöfði, Iceland
'''Canuck II''' was a male orca that was part of the group of orcas captured off the coast of Iceland in 1977.


Date of capture: October 12, 1977
On October 12, 1977, a group of six orcas were captured in Ingólfshöfði, Iceland. They might have been initially taken to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium and later moved to Dolphinarium Harderwijk.


Age at capture: Approx. 2 years
After two months, SeaWorld San Diego acquired a male and a female from the group. These orcas, known as Kandu V and Canuck II, joined two resident bull orcas named [[Winston - orca|Winston]] and Kilroy. Shortly after their arrival, they were introduced to an Icelandic female named Kenau.


On October 12, 1977, a group of 6 orcas were captured in Ingólfshöfði, Iceland. It is possible that they were taken to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium before being transferred to Dolphinarium Harderwijk.
The three new orcas underwent training for daily shows. Kandu V and Canuck II were selected for performances, and although [[Kandu V - orca|Kandu V]] progressed well, Canuck II seemed to struggle with making significant advancements.


Two months later, a male and female were purchased by SeaWorld San Diego. Known as Kandu V and Canuck II, the two joined the resident bull orcas known as Winston and [[Kilroy - orca|Kilroy]]. Shortly after their arrival, they received their first tank mate; an Icelandic female named [[Kenau - orca|Kenau]].
As a result, Canuck II was relocated to designated "petting pools," where visitors could interact with the animals, including petting Canuck II's tongue. In 1978, he was joined by two other orcas, a male named [[Kotar - orca|Kotar]] and a female named [[Kasatka - orca|Kasatka]].


The 3 new whales were soon trained for daily shows. Kandu V and Canuck II were chosen for performances, and while Kandu V did well, Canuck II did not appear to be making very much progress.
On August 2, 1981, Canuck II died due to a chronic kidney disease.


As a result, he was sent to the park’s “petting pools” where visitors where allowed to touch the animals. Canuck II seemed to enjoy the attention, and apparently let visitors pet his tongue. In 1978, he was joined by a male named [[Kotar - orca|Kotar]] and a female named [[Kasatka - orca|Kasatka]].
==See also==
 
*[[List of deceased captive orcas]]
On August 2, 1981, Canuck II died due to a chronic kidney disease.
*[[List of living captive orcas]]
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Latest revision as of 09:09, 10 August 2023

Canuck II
SexMale
DiedAugust 2, 1981
SeaWorld San Diego
Cause of deathChronic kidney disease
Captured atIngólfshöfði, Iceland
Capture ageApprox. 2 years
Capture dateOctober 12, 1977

Canuck II was a male orca that was part of the group of orcas captured off the coast of Iceland in 1977.

On October 12, 1977, a group of six orcas were captured in Ingólfshöfði, Iceland. They might have been initially taken to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium and later moved to Dolphinarium Harderwijk.

After two months, SeaWorld San Diego acquired a male and a female from the group. These orcas, known as Kandu V and Canuck II, joined two resident bull orcas named Winston and Kilroy. Shortly after their arrival, they were introduced to an Icelandic female named Kenau.

The three new orcas underwent training for daily shows. Kandu V and Canuck II were selected for performances, and although Kandu V progressed well, Canuck II seemed to struggle with making significant advancements.

As a result, Canuck II was relocated to designated "petting pools," where visitors could interact with the animals, including petting Canuck II's tongue. In 1978, he was joined by two other orcas, a male named Kotar and a female named Kasatka.

On August 2, 1981, Canuck II died due to a chronic kidney disease.

See also