KALINA (orcinus orca)

Sex: FemaleBorn: 9/26/85Age: 9y 1mLength: 16.9 ft.Weight: 4444 lbs. (10-14-93)

1.0. # SWF-Oo-8501

SEA WORLD OF TEXASANIMAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT

ANIMAL PROFILEUpdated 1/94

Differentiating CharacteristicsProminent lower jawClean, smooth skinHook shaped dorsal fin -- slight lean to the left witnotch towards base of finDark markings on roof of mouthTwo freckles on right side of faceLower front two teeth slightly worn

Secondary ReinforcersFish playWater hose on top of headWater jet playTongue and mouth tactileBody tactileSocialization with other whalesOverall playVariable feedBucket pourToysVisual stimulationLearning new behaviorsShow sequence/environmental changesObject retrievalChew ropeFloating discCart follow with fish tossKelpBarrel (under supervision)

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Major environmental and social changesUnclear/confusing situationsDivided attentionLong term separationPulls away from tactile from strangers

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Finds Aversive

Aggressive TendenciesWhen excited or confused, she may slide over, push orbow over her trainer in the water.Will aggressively and physically displace less dominantwhales when frustrated, confused or sees an imbalancein attention.

summaryKalina was the first killer whale calf born at Sea World of

Florida on September 26, 1985. She was born to Katina and fatheredby Winston. On February 2, 1993 she bore a male calf (Keet)fathered by Kotar. She has demonstrated good "mothering" skillswithout being overprotective. She did exhibit some aggressiontowards trainers for a short period (two weeks following the birth)when attempting to get her to start eating. She would displace thecalf during water work if the trainer was attempting to give toomuch attention to the calf.

Kalina was transferred from Florida to Ohio on February 12,1990. She was then transferred from Ohio to California on October13, 1990. She was next transferred from California to Texas on May30, 1991. Her next transfer was from Texas to Florida on October29, 1994.

She responds very well to a wide array of interactions,learning and creativity. She does have a short attention spanappearing to have difficulty relaxing or becoming distracted duringquiet relationship sessions. She does not seem to enjoyinteracting with new people and will show discriminatory behavior,although nothing to excess. This also holds true during trainingsessions. Progress is at its most efficient when a minimum oftrainers work with her to insure consistent criteria. Beingmotivated more by secondary reinforcers than food, she regularlysolici ts attention from trainers. Since her energy andexcitability level runs high, it is important during both land andwater sessions to have fun, but to concentrate on keeping her calmand controlled.

Kalina is a consistent animal. Uncooperative behavior fromher arises due to social situations with other whales, eitherinitiated by her or from signals from the others. Uncooperativebehavior also occurs during heavy show schedules which manifestsinto tight, aggitated behavior and very obvious incorrect responsesto Sd's. She has a negative history with nets and has swam intothem.

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Kalina's past history with toys during playtimes has shownextreme excitement to borderline "aggression." since she has shownsimilar excitement during waterwork, her interactions with toys hasbeen reduced. If given a toy, it should be closely monitored.This "aggressive tendency" has diminished significantly over thepast two years. Her assertive tendencies had been seen mostlyduring waterwork. Aggression involves anything from slight bumpingor sliding over her trainer to a complete bow over her trainer.The last episode of a "swim over" occurred in 1992. Her historystates she has opened her mouth on trainers, yet this behavior hasnot been observed during the past few years. Her aggression hasbeen decreasing due to concentration on controlling herexcitability and frequent rewards for calmness and acceptance ofthe situation or mistakes. Her calls to stage and waterdesensitization are always stressed and rewarded with primary ona high ratio.

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