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Tilikum Nov-?? 83 Nov-11 84
Samoa Nov-?? 83 Mar-02 88

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Nandu's Death
Measurements: 1984
Transfers: 1984
Photos: N/A




























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Gender Male
Age at Death ~ 8 years
Date of Capture November 1983
Place of Capture Berufjördur, Iceland
Date of Death March 2, 1988
Place of Death
 Acuarama Brazil
Cause of Death Adrenal Gland Tumor
 
 About Nandu
In November 1983, three orcas were captured off the east coast of Iceland and were immediately sent to Saedyrasafnid Aquarium. Two males and one female waited for their shipment and soon they were bought by marine parks. Nandú and the female were sent to South America, while Tilikum, the other male was moved to Sealand in Canada.

Nandú and his tankmate Samoa* arrived at Acuarama Sao Paulo in Brazil in late November 1984. Both of them were trained for shows shortly after however Nandú spent 4 years at the aquarium before he died in 1988. During his stay in Brazil he ate lots of things that were fallen or thrown in his tank. He died from a tumor, which was located close to his kidney.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- Nandu is a flightless bird
- Nandu is pronouced: NAN-duu
- Blood Type:  100% Icelandic

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



Transfers:

Saedyrasafnid Aquarium November 1983 - Late November 1984   
 Acuarama Brazil Late November 1984 - March 2 1988     

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