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{{Infobox animal|name=Algonquin|species=Orcinus orca|gender=Male|birth_date=December 18, 1999|birth_place=Marineland Ontario|parents=♀ Nootka V ♂ Kandu VII|death_date=August 13, 2002|death_age=2 years|death_cause=Twisted intestine|death_place=Marineland Ontario}} | |||
Algonquin | '''Algonquin''' was a male [[Orca - Orcinus orca|orca]] born on December 18, 1999, at Marineland Ontario. He was the fifth calf of a female orca named [[Nootka V - orca|Nootka V]] and was sired by [[Kandu VII - orca|Kandu VII]]. Algonquin’s birth took place in the newly built tank complex called Friendship Cove. | ||
He had a curious and friendly nature, which made him less inclined to perform for audiences. Algonquin formed a bond with his half-brother, [[Hudson - orca|Hudson]], who was just one year older. | |||
On August 13, 2002, Algonquin was found lifeless at the bottom of the tank. The cause of his death was determined to be a twisted intestine. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:1999]] | [[Category:1999]] | ||
[[Category:2002]] | [[Category:2002]] | ||
[[Category:Needs picture]] | [[Category:Needs picture]] | ||
[[Category:Orcas captive at Marineland Ontario]] | |||
Revision as of 13:16, 15 August 2023
| Species | Orcinus orca |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | December 18, 1999 Marineland Ontario |
| Died | August 13, 2002 Marineland Ontario |
| Cause of death | Twisted intestine |
| Parent(s) | ♀ Nootka V ♂ Kandu VII |
| Age at death | 2 years |
Algonquin was a male orca born on December 18, 1999, at Marineland Ontario. He was the fifth calf of a female orca named Nootka V and was sired by Kandu VII. Algonquin’s birth took place in the newly built tank complex called Friendship Cove.
He had a curious and friendly nature, which made him less inclined to perform for audiences. Algonquin formed a bond with his half-brother, Hudson, who was just one year older.
On August 13, 2002, Algonquin was found lifeless at the bottom of the tank. The cause of his death was determined to be a twisted intestine.