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J pod orca who pushed dead calf for 1,000 miles gives birth to new baby
A young female J pod orca calf recently spotted by the Center for Whale Research (CWR) in Puget Sound has now been confirmed by the organization to be the offspring of Tahlequah, the whale who ...
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Center for Whale Research confirms birth of new J pod orca, death of female calf J61
SEATTLE — The Center for Whale Research announced the addition of a new calf in J pod along with the news of the recent passing of one of its female calves Wednesday. "New Year’s Eve 2024 was ...
Rare pod of killer whales spotted off Orange County coast
A pod of killer whales made an unexpected visit off the coast of Orange County Thursday. The pod of CA56 killer whales (orcas ...
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Grieving orca who captured nation in 2018 is carrying dead calf for second time
The tragic news of J61's death and the confirmation of the birth of another J pod baby were also top of mind for many. The dual news made whale lovers like Kersti Muul especially protective.
What an Orca’s 1,000-Mile Swim Really Means
Have you ever wondered whether your dog or cat experiences feelings of joy and sadness? How about whether or not wild animals love and grieve? Barbara J. King, an emerita professor of anthropology at ...
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Only about half of Southern Resident orca calves survive. Here's why
SEATTLE — The recent death of a J pod orca calf highlights the plight of the Southern Resident killer whales, which have struggled to increase their population after it reached the lowest level ...