Published • loading... • Updated
New Southern Resident Killer Whale Calf Spotted in Waters Near B.C.
Researchers say the calf is likely less than a week old and appears healthy, adding one to a population of 76 southern resident killer whales.
- On Monday, the Center for Whale Research spotted a new male orca calf, designated J65, traveling with its mother, J35, in waters near British Columbia.
- The Southern Resident population numbers just 76, according to a recent census; J35, also known as Tahlequah, gained international attention in 2018 when she carried a deceased calf for 17 days.
- Researchers confirmed the calf is male using drone footage and reported J65 is 'moving well, socializing, and nursing,' though only about half of all calves survive their first year.
- J35 has previously lost calves, including daughter J61 in 2024, while another Southern Resident, J31, was spotted with a dead calf earlier this month near Sombro Point.
- The CWR team will continue to monitor the pair as they navigate threats including dwindling prey, pollutants, and human-caused disturbances, following a census year where four calves were born but two did not survive.
Insights by Ground AI
31 Articles
31 Articles
Winnipeg Free Press+24 Reposted by 24 other sources
New southern resident killer whale calf spotted in waters near B.C.
FRIDAY HARBOR - The endangered southern resident killer whale population has increased by one after a calf was spotted in waters near British Columbia.
·Winnipeg, Canada
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources31
Leaning Left19Leaning Right0Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 37%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
