Earth was a Killer Whale recorded at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. Born October 13, 2008. Passed away on August 3, 2025.
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| Name | Earth (アース) |
|---|---|
| Species | Killer Whale Orcinus orca |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | October 13, 2008 |
| Birth Facility | Kamogawa Sea World |
| Last Known Facility | Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium（Aichi） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In memoriam |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | DD— Data Deficient |
Timeline
- August 3, 2025 Passed away Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Source
Records
Born October 13, 2008, at Kamogawa Sea World to mother Rabi and father Oscar. He came to the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium in 2015, when he measured 4.3 m and weighed 1.3 tons; over the next 10 years he grew to 6.0 m and 3.7 tons, becoming the largest orca kept in Japan.
Earnest and gentle, he applied himself seriously to training and also produced results in research studies on orca cognition. As the only adult male orca in Japan, he was the face of the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium.
He stopped eating on July 31, 2025, and his condition suddenly worsened on the night of August 2. His death was confirmed at 12:26 a.m. on August 3 in the aquarium's orca medical pool. He was 16. The pathological necropsy found that the direct cause of death was intestinal volvulus.
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FAQ
- What happened to Earth?
- Earth passed away on August 3, 2025. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
- When was Earth born?
- Earth was born October 13, 2008.
- What does Earth’s record tell us?
- Earth has a record at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium; the death was recorded on August 3, 2025.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.chunichi.co.jp nagoyaaqua.jp nagoyaaqua.jp