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Adult killer whale and baby calf

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CollectionMarinelandDateca June 1982DescriptionImages shows adult killer whale and newborn calf swimming alongside each other. Caption of image notes "Marineland's Orky and Corky, besides being the largest pair of performing animals in the world, are also the only bredding killer whales in captivity. At 3:20 AM on June 18, 1982, the two whales became the proud parents of this 8 fool long, 400 pound femail calf." LanguageengPhoto Size8x10 in.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000049205Shelf LocationCollection of Materials Related to Marineland (002), Box 1Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

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Geographic LocationPalos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.) SubjectKiller whaleMarineland of the PacificTime Period1981-1990

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DonorPurvis, Judy

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PlaceMarineland of the Pacific

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Adult killer whale and baby calf

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