SPECIMEN No.0121 ・ Aquarium
Ichikoいちこ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
WalrusOdobenus rosmarusVU— Vulnerable
Ichiko is a Walrus recorded at Toba Aquarium. Born April 15, 2024.
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Profile
| Name | Ichiko (いちこ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Walrus Odobenus rosmarus |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | April 15, 2024 |
| Birth Facility | Umitamago |
| Current Facility | Toba Aquarium（Mie） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- April 15, 2024 Birth Umitamago Source
- January 20, 2026 Move Toba Aquarium Source
Records
A female born April 15, 2024, at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium 'Umitamago' to mother Izumi and father Pou (owned by Toba Aquarium, mated under a breeding loan).
On the morning of January 20, 2026, as part of the breeding program, she was transported from Umitamago to Toba Aquarium, a journey of about 12 and a half hours, and arrived safely. She is introduced as an aquarium-born and aquarium-raised walrus.
She celebrated her 2nd birthday on April 15, 2026, with a birthday event held at Toba Aquarium.
On arrival she measured 192 cm and weighed 276.7 kg. Public viewing began January 21, 2026, in the walrus tank of the L Zone 'Water Corridor,' where she has been adapting to her new environment, swimming in the same tank as the senior walrus 'Tsurara.'
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Ichiko?
- Ichiko is recorded at Toba Aquarium in Mie (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Ichiko born?
- Ichiko was born April 15, 2024.
- What does Ichiko’s record tell us?
- Ichiko is recorded as born on April 15, 2024. The record at Toba Aquarium was last verified on 2026-09-26.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.umitamago.jp www.umitamago.jp aquarium.co.jp aquarium.co.jp aquarium.co.jp aquarium.co.jp aquarium.co.jp