Mother orca Tahlequah has been carrying her dead calf, a daughter, for at least 11 days, according to local news outlets.
The loss of Tahlequah’s new calf (“ Orca Tahlequah’s new baby dies ,” Dec. 31, Climate Lab) and her all-too-familiar grief ...
A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago was spotted recently in waters off Victoria, B.C., still ...
The orca who swam with her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent act of grieving recently gave birth to a new baby, according to Michael Weiss, research director of the Center for Whale Research ...
These orcas are known for the strong bond they create with their calves. "I wouldn’t be surprised if the grieving process doesn’t last a lifetime like it does with humans when a baby is lost ...