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ICONIC ORCA CARRIES DEAD CALF, SPOTLIGHTING ENDANGERED STATUS
Tahlequah, the Pacific Northwest orca known for her heartbreaking 2018 journey with her dead calf, is mourning another loss.
The Center for Whale Research confirmed Tahlequah has been carrying her deceased newborn since Christmas Eve.
This tragedy Iis showing the world the dire state of her species, with only 73 southern resident orcas left.
Facing prey shortages, pollution, and vessel noise, these endangered whales struggle to survive.
Experts estimate just 20% of orca pregnancies result in calves surviving their first year, intensifying the urgency to protect these majestic creatures.
Source: AP
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ICONIC ORCA CARRIES DEAD CALF, SPOTLIGHTING ENDANGERED STATUS
Tahlequah, the Pacific Northwest orca known for her heartbreaking 2018 journey with her dead calf, is mourning another loss.
The Center for Whale Research confirmed Tahlequah has been carrying her deceased newborn since Christmas Eve.
This tragedy Iis showing the world the dire state of her species, with only 73 southern resident orcas left.
Facing prey shortages, pollution, and vessel noise, these endangered whales struggle to survive.
Experts estimate just 20% of orca pregnancies result in calves surviving their first year, intensifying the urgency to protect these majestic creatures.
Source: AP
https://x.com/MarioNawfal/...
3 days ago
