Algonquin (pronounced al-GON-kin) was a 2-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at Marineland of Canada. He was born there on December 18th, 1999. His mother is Nootka V and his father is Kandu VII. Algonquin passed away due to intestinal volvulus on August 13th, 2002 at Marineland of Canada.
Birth & Early Life[]
On December 18th, 1999, Nootka V gave birth to her fifth calf, Algonquin. At the time of his birth, six other whales lived at the park, his mother Nootka, his father Kandu VII, an adult-female Kiska, his sisters, Malik and Neocia, and his half-brothers, Hudson and Nova. Three months after his birth, in March of 2000, Malik passed away. Algonquin was eventually introduced to Hudson, and the two formed a close bond. They were often seen interacting with guests and hunting seagulls. Algonquin was also very close with his mother. Although he was a very curious calf, he had a short attention span, which made training difficult. In August of 2001, Nova passed away.
Death[]
Algonquin was discovered deceased at the bottom of Friendship Cove on August 13th, 2002. It was later revealed that he had suffered intestinal volvulus overnight.
Trivia[]
- Algonquin was likely named after the Algonquin people, a group of Indigenous people who live in eastern Canada. The Algonquin people call themselves "Omàmiwinini", and the word "Algonquin" is thought to derive from the Maliseet word elakómkwik which means "they are our relatives/allies". He may have also been named after the Algonquin language, the language that is spoken by the Algonquin people.
Transfer History[]
Algonquin was never transferred out of Marineland of Canada.
Galleries[]
- Photos of Algonquin
- Videos of Algonquin