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Endangered orcas return to Puget Sound without newborn J64, presumed dead

Almost the entire population of southern resident killer whales gathered in central Puget Sound on Sunday, but the newest ...
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Whale watching experts conclude newest J Pod orca calf has died

While they will continue to watch for the young orca, researchers have concluded that J64 is likely deceased, based on this latest encounter. According to the Center for Whale Research, the standard ...

Orca calf in North Sound pod likely dead, researchers say

An orca calf named J64, a part of the ‘J’ Pod last seen near the Swanson Channel between Victoria, BC and Washington, is most ...
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Orca vs. Great White Shark: Who Wins the Top Predator Crown?

The orca and the great white shark are two titans of the ocean, each with distinctive characteristics and adaptations. In a direct confrontation, though, the orca is the clear winner. With its ...

Orca calf believed dead weeks after birth to first-time mother

An iconic Pacific Northwest species continues to struggle, and the concerns continue to rise as a recently born orca calf ...

Southern resident orca numbers show region cannot let up on restoration

The Center for Whale Research’s latest census shows just 74 of the orcas remain. They need more food, space and less ...