Orca who carried dead calf’s body for weeks has lost another offspring
The calf was born in late December. Observing researchers noted unusual unspecified behaviors by mother and calf that led ...
Mother orca whale again seen carrying dead calf; another new calf spotted
The end of 2024 and beginning of 2025 brought bittersweet and exciting updates on Southern Resident killer whales.
The Bowhead Whale Survives Icy Waters and Killer Whale Attacks
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is found in the icy waters of the Arctic. These are the longest-living mammals; some ...
B.C. orca mom carries infant calf’s body, echoing apparent grieving ritual from death of another calf years ago
During a press briefing this week, scientists in the U.S. said they do not expect to be able to pinpoint the calf’s cause of ...
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Famous Grieving Orca Whale Spotted Carrying Body of Her Dead Calf Over Hundreds of Miles for Second Time
Famous Grieving Orca Whale Spotted Carrying Body of Her Dead Calf Over Hundreds of Miles for Second Time An orca living in ...
Boats in WA waters must stay 1,000 yards from endangered killer whales. How far is that?
Washington state boaters now need to stay 1,000 yards away from any Southern Resident killer whales, after new rules went into effect at the start of the year. But just how far is 1,000 yards? There ...
‘It’s up to us:’ Researchers voice concerns over survival of new orca calf
There is exciting news for the orca community as a new calf has been spotted swimming in the Salish Sea this month.
Playful pod of orcas reappear off Orange County coastline
In a rare return to the Southern California coast, a beloved family of orcas made a few star appearances for whale watchers ...
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Playful pod of orcas reappear off Orange County coastline
These killer whales were last seen on Dec. 15 about 17 ... experts said the pod’s diet leads them to wherever seals and sea lions are plentiful.