Anna
Dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima)
(MML 0232)
Age ClassJuvenileGenderFemaleDate StrandedSeptember 16, 2002Location of StrandingAnna Maria Island, FloridaDate of ArrivalSeptember 16, 2002Number of Days of Care<1 Day
Final Disposition
Died 17 Sept. 2002
This whale was found beached on Anna Maria Island. It was badly scraped up from the stranding event. It was brought to Mote’s Dolphin and Whale Hospital, where it was found to be suffering from what appeared to be pulmonary edema. Treatment was attempted, but the whale died shortly after arrival.
Necropsy of this whale revealed bilateral pulmonary edema and severe constipation with severe dehydration. There were also a large number of parasites found in the first two stomachs, but very little evidence that the whale had eaten in the last week or so.
Patient Overview
Sex:Female
Age:Juvenile
Patient Status:Former patient
Health Status:Died
Stranding Location:Anna Maria Island
Date of Stranding:September 16, 2002
Date of Arrival:September 16, 2002
Date Care Ended:September 17, 2002
Days in Care:1
Reason(s) for Care:Heavy parasite load