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Winston Aug-08 70 Aug-20 70
Lolita Aug-08 70 Aug-20 70
Clovis Aug-08 70 Aug-?? 70
Chappy Aug-08 70 Aug-20 70
Jumbo Aug-08 70 Aug-20 70
Ramu IV Aug-08 70 Aug-20 70
Mamuk Sep-?? 70 Mar-18, 71


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Lil Nooka's Death
Measurements: 1970
Transfer: 1970
Photos: N/A















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Gender Male
Age at Death ~ 3 years
Date of Capture August 8, 1970
Place of Capture Penn Cove, WA
Date of Death March 18, 1971
Place of Death
 Sea-Arama Texas
Cause of Death Asphyxiation

  About Lil Nooka

Lil Nooka was part of the biggest orca capture, when more than 80 orcas were herded. Just a few where kept, including Lil Nooka, who was sent to Sea-Arama Marine World in Texas. He met Mamuk* there, who was probably related to him, as both were captured from the same orca community. They immediately got along well, but unfortunately Lil Nooka's stay wasn't long, after 7 months in captivity he died.


 Name Meaning & Blood Type:

- Lil Nooka means "New Things" 
- Pronunciation of Nooka: NOO-kah
- Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

Family:
Lil Nooka was a member of the Southern Resident Orca Community however it is unknown which pod he originates from so his family is unknown


 Transfers:

Penn CoveAugust 8, 1970 - August 20, 1970    
Sea-Arama Marine WorldAugust 20, 1970  - March 18, 1971   
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