Yuki was a Finless Porpoise recorded at Toba Aquarium. Born April 17, 1985. Passed away on March 7, 2024.
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| Name | Yuki (勇気) |
|---|---|
| Species | Finless Porpoise Neophocaena asiaeorientalis |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | April 17, 1985 |
| Birth Facility | Toba Aquarium |
| Last Known Facility | Toba Aquarium（Mie） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In memoriam |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- March 7, 2024 Passed away Toba Aquarium Source
Records
A female finless porpoise born April 17, 1985, in the old building of Toba Aquarium. She was popular for coming up to the glass to charm visitors and for poking her face out of the water at feeding time to beg for food. Her name often led people to mistake her for a male, but she was a long-lived porpoise who kept extending the Japanese record for finless porpoise longevity in captivity. She died on March 7, 2024, at the advanced age of over 38.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- What happened to Yuki?
- Yuki passed away on March 7, 2024. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
- When was Yuki born?
- Yuki was born April 17, 1985.
- What does Yuki’s record tell us?
- Yuki has a record at Toba Aquarium; the death was recorded on March 7, 2024.
Last verified: ／ Source: aquarium.co.jp