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Magnus's Death
Measuremnts: 1977
Transfer: -
Photos: N/A













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Gender Male
Age at Escape ~ 2 years
Date of Capture October 1977
Place of Capture Ingolfshöfdi, Iceland
Date of Death December 18, 1977
Place of Death
 Dolphinarium Harderwijk
Cause of Death
 Agranulocytic Anaemia

  About Magnus

In October 1977, 6 orcas were captured in Iceland and were sent to Dolfinarium Harderwijk. While everyone was sent out by December 1977, Magnus died before being transferred. He died from anaemia, a low amount of blood cells.

Little is known about Magnus

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- Magnus means "Big" in Latin
- Pronunciation of Magnus: MAG-nus
- Blood Type: 100% Icelandic

Family:
Magnus's extended family is unknown due to the lack of information about Icelandic Orcas


 Transfers:
Saedyrasafnid Aquarium October 1977 - October 12 1977                  
Dolfinarium Harderwijk October 12, 1977 - December 18, 1977   
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