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Ramu 1982

Credit: SeaWorld

Ramu was a 19 year old male orca who lived at SeaWorld Orlando. He was captured on February 15, 1967 in the USA. He passed away at SeaWorld Orlando on January 12 1982.

Ramu was known for his open saddle patch. He was a member of the Southern Resident "K" Pod. He was the likely father of Shamu's calf in 1971, but this has not been confirmed. He was the only male likely old enough to breed at SeaWorld San Diego at the time she was pregnant.

Sex-Male

Aged-19

Captured-2/15/67

Age at Capture-Approximately 4

Place of Capture-Washington, USA

Date of Death-1/12/82

Place of Death-SeaWorld Orlando

Family

Calves

Origin of Ramu

  • Indian
  • Meaning: Unknown
  • Pronounced: ra MOO

Breed

  • 100% Southern Resident (K Pod)

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