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Published: 2010-03-28 18:55:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 3053; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 13
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Description Very often when they were in the same pool, Cupid the bottlenose would come to the glass to play. He was SOOO playful, but Shouka didn't want to play so much this time, because she was so interested in Cupid. She was always chasing him. So often when Cupid came to the glass, Shouka came up from behind him. She was always jealous when he gave his attention to us instead of playing with her.

They are such a cute couple. ;D
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alliednation456 [2022-11-18 20:54:49 +0000 UTC]

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SilverSoulArtist [2012-10-03 23:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Not very often you see orca's with other whales/dolphins I remember a pair here in the US that performed with three commerson dolphin's before the place was bought by Sixflags There is one other orca, Lolita I think is her name, that performs with dolphins at Miami Aquarium. Cute couple

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Fooledsweetness [2011-02-23 01:18:26 +0000 UTC]

awww her story breaks my heart and her little friend is adorable!

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LazyOrca In reply to Fooledsweetness [2011-02-23 01:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Mine too. But she certainly makes the most out of her lonely situation so I really admire her.

And Cupid is such a sweetie.

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Nimanti [2010-03-30 16:03:24 +0000 UTC]

Awww, so cute!

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Stenellya [2010-03-30 08:51:21 +0000 UTC]

Shouka...Come back home ;_;

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LazyOrca In reply to Stenellya [2010-03-30 19:53:18 +0000 UTC]

To France?
She definitely would if she had a choice, I think. But she would be heart broken to go home to see that both her parents have died.

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Stenellya In reply to LazyOrca [2010-03-31 07:24:36 +0000 UTC]

Yes, bu at least she wouldn't be alone anymore, and she'd be with her beloved Valentin again...How did they dare destroying such a close brotherhood ?!

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LazyOrca In reply to Stenellya [2010-03-31 20:45:07 +0000 UTC]

I know. Shouka's story is really heartbreaking. When I saw her last year, she was very depressed. She seemed so lonely... I felt like crying, you could just feel her sadness, then. T_T

But she truly seems happier now. I hope someday she can see her siblings though.

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AlexPhotograpy [2010-03-29 11:19:05 +0000 UTC]

so lovely.
i havent heard the dolphins name before.
where is her tankmate before?
what was his name???
beauty capture.

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LazyOrca In reply to AlexPhotograpy [2010-03-29 19:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Shouka has two tankmates. Merlin, a 25 year old dolphin, and on the 25th she was introduced to a young dolphin (6-8 yeas old) named Cupid. He was found stranded on a beach years ago.

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AlexPhotograpy In reply to LazyOrca [2010-03-29 19:14:40 +0000 UTC]

ah okay.
thats a nice info. i havent known.

thanks

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ScreamOfTheWorld [2010-03-29 11:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Shouka is really friendly! Some orcas will kill dolphins if we put them in one tank... Like Nami-chan
Cute shot!

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LazyOrca In reply to ScreamOfTheWorld [2010-03-29 19:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

I wonder about Nami, I know they moved her to where Ku used to live, which was a tank with tons of dolphins... Either they moved the dolphins or Nami may be introduced to the dolphins later. Who knows?

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ScreamOfTheWorld In reply to LazyOrca [2010-03-29 19:30:52 +0000 UTC]

I don't think so. Nami is separated from dolphins and they are rebuilding tank so dolphins won't be able to swim with Nami. She don't like dolphins.

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LazyOrca In reply to ScreamOfTheWorld [2010-03-29 21:22:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh okay I see.

I feel sad that Nami has been alone for so long. But I guess introducing to dolphins this late in her life is too dangerous, especially because she is a transient.

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Lunchi In reply to LazyOrca [2010-09-13 21:20:05 +0000 UTC]

I saw recent videos of Nami on youtube and she is peacefully swimming together with the dolphins

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LazyOrca In reply to Lunchi [2010-09-13 21:32:57 +0000 UTC]

Yeah!! I couldn't believe that! I heard somewhere Nami was a bit aggressive, so I was like "Hmmm, I wonder if they'll let her hang out with the dolphins like Ku..."
It's really great, I guess she was pretty lonely over in Taiji. ><

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Lunchi In reply to LazyOrca [2010-09-15 23:38:56 +0000 UTC]

yeah I agree. Its a pity she was kept alone for so many years. And I believe a social animal should always be with its own kind, so I think the Bottlenose dolphins are not a real replacement for other orcas. I hope maybe one day another orca can be moved to be her companion but it could be difficult, seeing that Kshamenk is the only other transient orca in captivity as far as I know.

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KillerwhaleKeiko [2010-03-29 09:19:15 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know that orcas and dolphins are kept together in a tank
Where is that park?

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LazyOrca In reply to KillerwhaleKeiko [2010-03-29 19:08:56 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes they can. ^^ This is Six flags, Vallejo.

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