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Orcas Lived With
Neptune Oct ?? 81 Jun ?? 83
SAE-OO-C8102 Oct ?? 81 Dec ?? 81
Ruka Oct ?? 81 ??? ?? 81
Nootka V Oct ?? 81 ??? ?? 81
SAE-OO-C8106 Oct ?? 81 ??? ?? 81
Winnie Jun 26 85 Nov 17 86

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Nemo's Death
Measurements: 1981 & 1986, 1985
Transfers: 1981, 1985
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Gender Male
Age at Death ~ 5 years
Date of Capture October 1981
Place of Capture Selvogsbanki, Iceland 
Date of Death November 17, 1986
Place of Death
 Windsor Safari Park
Cause of Death Essential Thrombocytosis

  About Nemo
Nemo was captured along with several orcas off the coast of Iceland. All orcas were immediately sent to Saedyrasafnid Aquarium, where they waited for the move to their new home.

Nemo, Neptune* and an unnamed male* orcas were purchased by Clacton Dolphinarium in the United Kingdom and they arrived there shortly after their capture. Unlike the young male, who died within weeks of arriving at the pier, Neptune* and Nemo acclimated quickly. Both orcas got along well and performed during daily shows. Unfortunately Neptune* died in 1983 leaving young Nemo alone. For 2 seasons he performed at the park, until he was bought by Windsor Safari Park.

Nemo was moved to Windsor Safari Park in 1984 and here he met a juvenile female named Winnie*. Nemo immediately called for her and both showed interest in each other. Unfortunately both didn't get well as trainers hoped, mostly both orcas were kept separated.

In November 1986 Nemo passed away from thrombocytosis.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- Nemo means "Nobody" in Latin
- Nemo is pronouced: NEE-moo
- Blood Type:  100% Icelandic

 Family:

Nemo's family is unknown due to the lack of information about Icelandic Orcas


 Transfers:
Saedyrasafnid Aquarium October 1981 - December 05 1981        
Clacton Dolphinarium December 05 1981  - June 26, 1985 
Windsor Safari Park June 26, 1985 - November 17 1986 

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