involving a female orca designated J35 and her deceased female calf, known as J61. It’s the second time in seven years that J35, also known as Tahlequah, has been observed carrying one of her ...

The mother orca, known as Tahlequah or J35, has been seen carrying the body of the deceased female calf since Wednesday, the Washington state-based Center for Whale Research said in a Facebook post.

The loss is particularly devastating as female calves have the potential to lead their own families in the future. An orca who drew international attention when she carried her dead calf for 17 ...