SPECIMEN No.0125 ・ Aquarium
Tanpopoタンポポ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
WalrusOdobenus rosmarusVU— Vulnerable
Tanpopo is a Walrus recorded at Ise Sea Paradise. Born Unknown.
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| Name | Tanpopo (タンポポ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Walrus Odobenus rosmarus |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | Unknown |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Current Facility | Ise Sea Paradise（Mie） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- February 28, 2023 Move Ise Sea Paradise Source
Records
A female who came to Ise Sea Paradise in 2003, estimated at 20 years old (as of 2023). With her partner Himawari, she is a star of the 'Walrus Walk Time,' held in an open plaza with no fences or ropes.
She took part in a breeding loan with the male 'Kick' from Minamichita Beach Land, returning to Ise Sea Paradise on February 28, 2023, after a short stay with him. Whether she was pregnant was to be determined around autumn that year.
Known as especially affectionate even among walruses, who are described as 'curious despite their looks and fond of playing with staff,' she continues to appear in fence-free interaction events with visitors.
She has a clingy, affectionate personality, and her lack of tusks is a distinguishing feature. She has taken part in breeding loans several times; on February 4, 2025, she again left for Minamichita Beach Land for breeding, with a plan to live with Kick (a 27-year-old male) before returning in mid-March that year.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Tanpopo?
- Tanpopo is recorded at Ise Sea Paradise in Mie (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Tanpopo born?
- Tanpopo was born Unknown (shown at the precision published by the official source).
- What does Tanpopo’s record tell us?
- Tanpopo has a residency record at Ise Sea Paradise, last verified on 2026-09-26.
Last verified: ／ Source: resemom.jp ise-seaparadise.com prtimes.jp beachland.jp ameblo.jp