female walrus (O. rosmarus)
wild caught in May of 1940
deceased on June 25th, 1940
No known related animals.
capture 1940-May in Alaska
transfer 1940 to Carl Dreutzer
transfer 1940-Jun-21 to Brookfield Zoo
death 1940-Jun-25 at Brookfield Zoo
No images available at this time.
The images found here have all been gathered either from this facility's official resources or news articles.
This walrus was named after the wife of its captor, Carl Dreutzer.
1940-Jun-03. The Nome Nugget. Four Little Walrus In Nome Enroute to Chicago Zoo. Retrieved from newspapers.com.
1940-Aug-18. The Miami Daily News. JOTTINGS. Retrieved from newspapers.com.
2018-Jan-08. Lisa Oland. AZA Regional Studbook.
2005-Apr-25. Jodie Baker. 2004 North American Regional Walrus Studbook.