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Kina was a false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) held in captivity at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. Captured in Japan during the late 1970s, she was utilized for decades as a primary research subject in marine bioacoustics, echolocation, and hearing studies. Her capture and subsequent life were also highlighted in the 2009 documentary The Cove, which examined the global marine mammal trade.
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What kind of animal was Kina?
Kina was a female false killer whale, scientifically called Pseudorca crassidens. She was held for research at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology on Coconut Island.
What did scientists study using Kina?
Researchers used Kina to study hearing, echolocation, vocal behavior, and marine bioacoustics. Her work helped scientists examine how a false killer whale produces and receives sound.
Where was Kina captured?
Kina was captured in Japan during the late 1970s and later became a long-term research animal in Hawaii. She was reported as the only false killer whale dedicated to research at the Hawaii facility.
Why is Kina important to false killer whale research?
Kina gave researchers an unusually close opportunity to conduct controlled hearing and echolocation experiments. A 2012 Journal of Experimental Biology study specifically examined active echolocation beam focusing in Kina.
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