female Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)
wild caught in May of 1968
unknown status ≥ 1968
No known related animals.
capture 1968-May in Gambell, Alaska
transfer 1968-May-15 at Biological Sonar Laboratory
unknown ≥ 1968 at Biological Sonar Laboratory
The dates listed here generally represent the time at which the measurements were published, not necessarily the date on which they were taken.
1968-May-21: 112 lb
1968-Aug-29: 160 lb
1969-Dec: 120 lb (15 days old)
No images available at this time.
This walrus was named after Roberta Slwooko, the 9-year-old youngest daughter of the family hosting scientist Thomas Poulter during his residence in Gambell, Alaska, where he acquired this pup.
There is no information regarding whether or not this walrus was ever transferred from the laboratory or when she ultimately died. Poulter mentioned the walruses in a 1970 interview and a 1973 letter, which is the final known reference to the animals, although neither source mention the individuals in present tense or otherwise explicitly states that they are still living and present at his facility.
1968-May-21. Palo Alto Times. Whiskered lady? Retrieved from newspapers.com.
1968-May-21. Jeanette Bradley. Scientist records amazing skills of sea mammals. Retrieved from newspapers.com.
1968-Aug-29. News Register. That's Mans Best Friend Behind Those Whiskers. Retrieved from newspapers.com.
1969-Dec. Thomas C. Poulter. The Affectionate Walrus. Retrieved from the Artic Institute of North America.
1970-Jun-08. Walter Sullivan. Scientist Says a Baby Walrus Will Smother You With Love. Retrieved from The New York Times.
1974. Dr. Floyd E. Durham. Ancient and Current Methods of Taking the Bowhead Whale. Retrieved from the National Sea Grant Library.