J35 is an experienced mother, and we hope that she is able to keep J61 alive through these difficult early days.” The Orca Conservancy explained that experts think J61 was likely born early ...

J35 is an experienced mother, and we hope that she is able to keep J61 alive through these difficult early days." The ...

Researchers said they remain “cautiously optimistic” about J63’s survival and will conduct follow-up observations in the coming days and months to monitor the orca’s behavior and physical ...

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — There’s new hope in the J Pod of endangered Southern Resident orca whales. A new calf has arrived! On Apr. 6, Center for Whale Research biologist Mark Malleson spotted ...

A brand-new baby orca was spotted this week cruising alongside its mom north of Seattle. Why it matters: It's the second seemingly healthy baby born to the endangered southern resident killer whales' ...

SEATTLE — A new orca calf spotted in the Puget Sound last week is part of the family of the last killer whale captured in United States waters. The new Bigg's, or mammal-hunting, orca calf was ...