Baby Walrus Dies of Pneumonia in Brooklyn

Akituusaq was Brooklyn's baby walrus.  He was the first Pacific Walrus born at the New York Aquaruim in over 113 years.   Unfortunately his stay on earth was short lived as he died on September 1st, 2009, at only two years old.  Atikuusaq died because of complications from pnemonia.  The Aquarium tried to save the baby walrus' life by providing special round the clock care, but it just wasn't meant to be.  Walrus births in captivity are actually very rare; only one in five live past their first year.  Support the Wildlife Conservation Society, visit the New York Aquaruim.  They are also looking for volunteers, if you are interested in helping please click here.

Check out the video below of Akituusaq and his Dad, Ayveq swimming and having fun in their aquarium.