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==History==
==History==


On August 16, 1975, two young Orcas were captured in Pedder Bay, British Columbia; a male and female.
On August 16, 1975, two young orcas were captured in Pedder Bay, British Columbia; a male and female.


The female was later known as Nootka III and soon purchased by Sealand of the Pacific to be a potential male for the resident bull Haida. They seemed to get along well, despite being completely different eco-types.
The female was later known as Nootka III and soon purchased by Sealand of the Pacific to be a potential male for the resident bull Haida. They seemed to get along well, despite being completely different eco-types.


Unfortunately, Nootka III died in May 1976 due to a Perforated Post-Pyloric Ulcer in the Gastrointestinal Tract.
Nootka III died in May 1976 due to a perforated post-pyloric ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract.
== See also ==
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Revision as of 19:25, 17 April 2023

Sex: Female

Pod: Bigg’s Transients (T?)

Place of Capture: Pedder Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Capture: August 16, 1975

Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years

History

On August 16, 1975, two young orcas were captured in Pedder Bay, British Columbia; a male and female.

The female was later known as Nootka III and soon purchased by Sealand of the Pacific to be a potential male for the resident bull Haida. They seemed to get along well, despite being completely different eco-types.

Nootka III died in May 1976 due to a perforated post-pyloric ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract.

See also