[Animals] Rest in Peace, Kavna

This afternoon, the Vancouver Aquarium lost long time resident, Kavna. She was a 46(est.) year old beluga whale, who lived at the Aquarium since 1976.

My Encounter with Kavna

Kavna is estimated to be one of (if not, the) oldest living beluga whale in an aquarium. Generally, it is believed that beluga whales live to be 25-30 years old, and she had far surpassed that.

For more information, visit the Vancouver Sun's posting.

Kavna was a stubborn girl, who was very set in her ways. She was sweet though, and I'm so happy I was able to do an encounter with her. She was very gentle, and cooperative. It's my understanding that encounters with her were rare, because she could be a little fussy, so this was even more special. Thank you for your time, Kavna.

It's going to be so strange to see the Wild Arctic without here there. After so many years with her around, it just won't be the same. The Vancouver Aquarium had only been around twenty years before Kavna arrived. Most people who visited before today, though they may not know it, would not have been to the aquarium without her there.

I'm going to miss her so very much. Rest in peace, you beautiful beluga. There will never be another quite like you.