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Hyak II Sep-30 91 Jan-04 92
Finna Sep-30 91 Jan-04 92


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K'yosha's Death
Name & Care
Measurements: 1991 & 1992
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Gender Female
Age at Death 3 months
Date of Birth September 30, 1991
Place of Birth Vancouver Aquarium
Date of Death January 4, 1992
Place of Death
 Vancouver Aquarium
Cause of Death Brain Infection

  About K'yosha
K'yosha was the second orca to be born at Vancouver Aquarium. She immediately took her first breath after the birth. Sadly, for the second time Bjossa* wasn't able to produce enough milk for her calf.

The staff interfered and separatd Bjossa and K'yosha. K'yosha was placed in another tank with a white-sided dolphin called Whitewings, where she was tube-fed many times a day. She did very well and gained weight.

She died unexpectedly in January from a brain infection.


 Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- K'yosha is derived from 'Yosha' which means "Girl" in Indian
- K'yosha is pronouced "K-YO shah" 
- Blood Type: 50 % Icelandic, 50% Southern Resident

 Family:
Grand Mother:
Parents:
Siblings:
Offspring:
 Natsidalia*
Bjossa* & Hyak II*
VA-OO-B8801*, VA-OO-B9501*
none


 Transfers:
K'yosha has never been transferred.
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