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This orca was kept alone after capture
























Gender Male
Age at Escape ~ 3 years
Date of Capture July 1968
Place of Capture Malcolm Island, BC
Date of Death October 1968
Place of Death
 Dolphinarium Harderwijk
Cause of Death
 External Fungus

  About Tula

Tula was a young orca captured in British Columbia along with 10 other members of his pod.Everyone was released except for Tula.  He went on a long journey to Europe. Shortly after his capture he arrived at Dolphinarium Harderwijk. His stay was short though, as he died after being in captivity for just 3 months. He died from an external fungus.  
  • Tula means "Strength" in German
  • Pronunciation of Tula: TOO-laah
  • Blood Type: 100% Northern Resident ?

Relatives & Offspring
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Offspring: 		wild orcas 
wild orcas 
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Transfers
  • July 1968 - 1968   Malcolm Island, BC
  • 1968 - October 1968   Dolphinarium Harderwijk

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