April - orca
On April 7, 2004, Icelandic female Nootka V gave birth to her sixth calf, a female sired by Kandu VII, at Marineland Canada.
| Species | Orcinus orca |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | April 7, 2004 Marineland Canada |
| Died | April / May 2004 Marineland Canada |
| Cause of death | Malnutrition |
| Parent(s) | ♀Nootka V ♂Kandu VII |
| Origin | Captive born |
| Age at death | < 1 month |
Not much is known about her, but it is believed that the calf was nicknamed April. However, she reportedly had trouble nursing properly from Nootka V.
Sometime in April or May of 2004, April died due to malnutrition at less than a month old.
See also
External links
- April Orca Pod Wiki | Fandom