Sivuqaq (walrus) facts for kids
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Sivuqaq at Vallejo
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| Other name(s) | Jocko |
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| Species | Walrus |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 1994 near Gambell, Alaska |
| Died | June 28, 2015 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |
| Occupation | Zoo attraction |
| Owner | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |
| Weight | 2,200 lb (998 kg) |
Sivuqaq, also known as Jocko, was a Pacific walrus. He lived at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California. Sivuqaq was 18 years old in 2013. He became famous through many TV and radio shows.
Sivuqaq was one of four walrus calves brought to Vallejo in 1994. The other three walruses were females named Qiluk, Uquq, and Siku. These young walruses lost their parents because of hunting near Gambell, Alaska. Sivuqaq got his name from the Yupik language name for that city. He passed away in 2015.
About Sivuqaq's Life
Sivuqaq was a male walrus. He was born in 1994 near Gambell, Alaska. He lived at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for many years. Walruses are very large marine mammals. They are known for their long tusks.
Sivuqaq weighed about 2200 pounds. He was a popular animal at the park. His keepers worked to help him have baby walruses. It can be tricky for walruses to have babies when they live in zoos.
Walrus Research
Sivuqaq helped scientists learn a lot about walruses. Researchers studied how walruses communicate. They also learned about their habits and how they think. This research helps us understand these amazing animals better.
Sivuqaq's Acting Role
Sivuqaq even had a role in a movie! He appeared as the character Jocko in the film 50 First Dates. This made him a movie star walrus.
