About
Ulises (SWC-OO-9426)Ulises is often
recognized by his unique dorsal fin, which
doesn’t flop over all the way. He is one of the most athletic orca bulls in captivity and although he is not the biggest orca, he can still jump as high as the more slender female orcas and unlike many orca bulls he can lift his entire body out of the water. He was also one of the
few adult male orcas that did waterworks with his trainers but due to
some problems that was stopped with him; although he had never shown
any sign of aggression towards his trainers.
Even though Ulises spent his first years in captivity with dolphins and is one of the more dominant orcas, usually male orcas are more submissive, but Ulises has a higher rank in dominance. It was rumoured for many years that he is not capable of siring calves however Ulises has become a father, when Wikie was A.I.ed with his semen and gave birth to a calf in March 2011.
Even though Ulises spent his first years in captivity with dolphins and is one of the more dominant orcas, usually male orcas are more submissive, but Ulises has a higher rank in dominance. It was rumoured for many years that he is not capable of siring calves however Ulises has become a father, when Wikie was A.I.ed with his semen and gave birth to a calf in March 2011.
- Ulises means "wrathful" in Latin
- Pronunciation of Ulises: yoo-LISS-eez / yoo-lih-sees
- Blood Type: 100% Icelandic
Relatives
& Offspring| Family: Offspring: |
Icelandic
Wild Orcas 2011 Moana (A.I.) |
Transfers- November 19, 1980 - December 17 1980 Sædyrasafnid Aquarium
- December 17 1980 - 1983 Rioléon Safari
- 1983 - January 30, 1994 Barcelona Zoo
- January 30, 1994
- Present
SeaWorld San Diego
