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Gender Female
Age at Death ~ 2 years
Date of Capture August 1970
Place of Capture Port Madison, WA
Date of Death October 4, 1971
Place of Death
 München Aquarium
Cause of Death Heart Failure

  About Whale / Wally
Whale, also known as Wally,  was the first orca in Germany and arrived in time for the annual October event in München in 1970. He stranded in Port Madison in 1970, the same day as the infamous 1970 capture; it is unknown if the two are linked. Little is actually known about this individual .

  • This orca was named Whale as in a "Killer Whale"
  • Meaning of Wally "Ruler of the army" in German
  • Pronunciation of Whale: WHA-le
  • Pronunciation of Wally: WAHL-ee
  • Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

 Relatives & Offspring
Family:
Southern Resident Orcas


 Transfers
  • August 08 1970 - August 15 1970              Port Madison, Washington State
  • August 15 1970 - September ?? 1970       Seattle, WA
  • September ?? 1970 - October 4, 1971       München Aquarium