Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Endangered Canadian Orca births first calf in three years

A small and endangered pod of orca whales primarily seen off the coast of British Columbia was photographed with their first newborn calf since 2016. The calf has been called a “ray of hope” by whale researchers and conservationists and brings the total population up to just 76 whales. “Researchers at the Centre for Whale Research, have confirmed that the calf is a new addition, and based on its coloration and body condition was likely born sometime in the last one to three weeks…More...

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