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Researchers Spot Killer Whale Carrying Dead Calf Around for 17 Days- the Reason Left Them ShatteredThe sight of an orca clinging to her dead calf for a heartwrenching reason turned out to be a way of coping with loss, just ...
The animal’s dorsal fin was still floppy, indicating it was less than 24 hours old, according to news reports.
“As with last time, I think it’s enough to recognize how strong the mother-calf bond is in killer whales (among the strongest social relationships in any animal), and to see that she is clearl ...
The grieving killer whale mom and her family — Tahlequah ... She has been carrying the calf, a female dubbed J61, through the water since it was confirmed dead on New Year’s Eve after only ...
Public is encouraged to document orca sightings, which could help find the 2-year-old female calf last seen in fall, 2024 ...
In a Facebook post, the US-based research center said that the mother killer whale, also known as J35 or Tahlequah, "was still carrying her dead calf." "We were not seeing much of the carcass and ...
has been seen carrying her deceased calf for at least 11 days, drawing attention to the critically endangered southern resident killer whales. Researchers say this behavior is a sign of grief.
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