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Nepo's Death
Measurements: 1969 & 1978, 1980
Transfers: 1969
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Gender Male
Age at Death ~ 13 years
Date of Capture December 11, 1969
Place of Capture Pender Harbour, BC
Date of Death July 10, 1980
Place of Death
 Marine World Africa
Cause of Death
 Pneumonia

  About Nepo

Nepo and 11 other orcas were captured off the coast of British Columbia on a cold winters day. Nepo and five other orcas were kept, while the other 6 were released. Nepo and his companions were held in the bay until Marine Parks purchased them.

Nepo and another female who was later named Yaka, were bought by Marine World Africa in Redwood City. When they arrived, they both met another female, Kianu*, who had lived there since 1968. Kianu* immediately sparked interest in Nepo, who did not share the same feelings of her, Nepo preferred his capture mate, Yaka so there were a lot of tension between the females.

When the situation escalated, Nepo usually tried to calm down the girls. Kianu got more aggressive and was transferred in 1978 leaving Nepo and Yaka alone. Although both got along well, they never produced any calves. Nepo finally died of pneumonia 10 years after his capture.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- Nepo means "Traveler; Homecoming" in Finnish
- Pronunciation of Nepo: NEE-po
- Blood Type: 100% Northern Resident

 Family:
It is believed that Nepo originates from the A5 clan in the Northern Resident Orca community.


 Transfers:
Pender Harbour, BC December 11, 1969 - December 26, 1969   
 Marine World Africa December 26, 1969 - July 10, 1980            
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