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Istar

(WDCS UK Adopt A Whale)

(watch a video clip below of Istar)

Istar is a fantastic mother.  She has more calves than any other known humpback whale.  Every two or three years she brings a new calf back to the same feeding grounds she has frequented since 1976.

With eleven known calves and eight grandcalves, she was appropriately named for the Egyptian Goddess Istar - the Goddess of Fertility!

Istar's History

Mother:               Unknown First Sighting:   1976
Year Of Birth:   Unknown Last Seen:           2006

 

Istar's Family Tree

Calves Year of Birth Grandcalves
Cloud 1977 Scylla is the mother of eight calves
Littlespot 1979 Tatter
Scylla 1981 Bola
Tigris 1984 Impala
Eradanus 1986 "64"
Unnamed 1988 Glostick
Unnamed 1989 Messina
Unnamed 1991 Pixar
Dextra 1995 Darjeeling
Unnamed 2000  
Unnamed 2004  

Please enjoy this video introduction to Istar from the Your Adopted Whale Istar DVD

Pictures of Istar

      Istar Fluke Pattern   Istar Dives

 

Istar's Calves

   Scylla   Istar's tail with calf behind   Littlespot

 

How can I see more of Istar?

Istar is the star of a DVD produced by The Whale Video Company ($18.99)

Your Adopted Whale: Istar

We selected the very best clips of Istar from 17,096 trips to the feeding grounds where this whale can be sighted from April thru October.

You will be delighted to spend 19 minutes watching Istar with one of her eleven calves.  You see Istar's tail pattern many times with the calf tucked in very close.  The calf breaches completely out of the water and then begins flippering.

Note:   VHS Videotapes are available for this program too (Each title just $12.95)

Call 717-763-9507 to order VHS or print and mail the VHS Order Form

 

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