About
Kandu II
Kandu
was one of the many orcas captured off the west coast of the USA. He
was first purchased by the Florida Delfin Show in Germany where he was
flown to Bremen for 20 days before Marineland Canda made an offer and
bought him.
In September 1971, he arrived at the park as the first orca on display at Marineland. He was trained and soon participated in shows along with bottlenose dolphins.
After years of searching, Marineland finally found a mate for Kandu. The female arrived in 1973 and was named Kandy*. Both got along, but sadly Kandy died soon after her arrival.
Kandu remained alone until 1975, when Marineland bought Knootka* and Kanduke*. Kandu and Knootka* performed alongside each other for several years.
Unfortunately Kandu died from pneumonia in 1979.
In September 1971, he arrived at the park as the first orca on display at Marineland. He was trained and soon participated in shows along with bottlenose dolphins.
After years of searching, Marineland finally found a mate for Kandu. The female arrived in 1973 and was named Kandy*. Both got along, but sadly Kandy died soon after her arrival.
Kandu remained alone until 1975, when Marineland bought Knootka* and Kanduke*. Kandu and Knootka* performed alongside each other for several years.
Unfortunately Kandu died from pneumonia in 1979.
Name Meaning & Blood
Type:- Kandu was derived from
Shamu
- Pronunciation of Kandu: KAN-doo
- Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident
- Pronunciation of Kandu: KAN-doo
- Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident
Family: Kandu
was a member of the Southern Resident Orca Community and it
was believed he came from L pod
Transfers:| Seattle Marine Aquarium | August 1971 - September 09, 1971 |
| Bremen, Germany | September 10, 1971 - September 30 1971 |
| Marineland Ontario | September 30 1971 - October 1979 |
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