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Kamakakoa

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Description

Name: Kamakakoa (Kah-mah-kah-KOH-ah) (Hawaiian for The Brave Eye) (#AL-00-1310)
Species: Orcinus orca
Subspecies: Argentinian Transient Killer Whale
Sex: Male (adult) (30yrs)
D.O.B: May 1980
Length: 26 ft
Weight: 14,00lb
Category: Water-work

Differentiating Characteristics
-Short and fat eyepatches with freckly ends.
-Dorsal 3/4's torn off, the cause is unknown, possible run in with ferry or ship.
-Flukes are clean and no notches.
-Cluster of freckles on lower jaws in a curve and two singular freckles just in front.
-Flank patches are freckly and have two 'slits' out of them.
-Eyepatches have 2 freckles in them.
-Saddle patch is large with a 'cape' and it is open.
-Six white spots on rostrum creating a 'circle'.

Secondary Reinforcements
-Bridge (whistle and tone)
-Tactile
-Playtime
-Rub downs
-Toys
-Hose/water jets
-Bucket retrieval
-Tongue rub

Finds Aversive
-Being around more than 2 whales at once.
-Being touched on his dorsal fin.
-Changes in environment.
-Repetitive training sessions.
-Being ignored by trainers.
-Medical procedures on his dorsal fin (cleaning it and treating it. It often opens up.)

Behavioral Tenancies
-Jaw snaps and loud scream like vocalizations.

Behavioral Incidents
-None have been observed at this time.

Observed Precursors
-None have been observed at this time.

Summary
Kamakakoa is a sexually mature wild caught orca from the waters of Argentina. He arrived at AquaLand in March 2013, he has already met Ausani.

More info soon!

Tank-mates

Ausani [1995-present] [High Ranking] [WW safe] [link]
Akio [2000-present] [not met yet] [link]
Noctis [2002-present] [not met yet] [link]
Vigga's calf of 2012 [not met yet] [is a calf]
Mayden [never met] [High Ranking] [Deceased] [link]
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Ninuturu's avatar
His markings really suite him, he's very nice