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This orcas was kpet alone after capture

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Lupa's Death
Measurements: Jun 1968, Sep  1968,
Transfers: 1968
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Gender Female
Age at Death ~ 12+ years
Date of Capture February 1968
Place of Capture Vaughn Bay, WA
Date of Death September 6, 1968
Place of Death
 New York Aquarium
Cause of Death Pneumonia

  About Lupa

In February 1968, the Seattle Marine Aquarium decided to capture more orcas from Vaughn Bay. Out of 15 orcas, one were chosen, an adult female, later called Lupa* and it was thought a young male, known as Hugo* was also caught with her, however it has recently been discovered, Hugo* was captured a year before.

On April 2nd, 1968, Lupa was moved to the New York Aquarium. She settled in well to her new home and was soon trained for shows. Unfortunately she died before she became the star of the park. Pneumonia, a disease of the respiratory system killed her in September 1968, one of the most common deaths.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:

- Lupa means "Wolf" in Latin
- Pronunciation of Lupa: LU-pa
- Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

Family:
Lupa was a member of the  Southern Resident Orca Community however it is unknown which pod she originates from so her family is unknown



 Transfers:

 Vaughn Bay February ?? 1968 - April 2, 1968        
New York AquariumApril 2, 1968 - September 6, 1968 
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