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‘Mourning the loss’: Another orca carries her dead calf through the sea near Washington
J36, a 26-year-old female orca, carried her deceased newborn calf, highlighting reproductive struggles in the endangered southern resident population of 73 whales, experts say.
- An endangered orca, identified as J36, was observed carrying her dead calf in an effort to revive it.
- The calf, which still had its umbilical cord attached, was confirmed dead by researchers.
- The Southern Resident population of orcas has declined due to pollution, reduced prey availability, and vessel noise affecting their hunting.
- There are currently 73 individuals left in the Southern Resident population, as reported by researchers.
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