Tag Archives: Southern Resident Killer Whales
18Aug
Lolita the Orca is Dead
The last surviving orca of the infamous Penn Cove captures of 1970 is dead. AUGUST 18, 2023: Lolita (also known as Tokitae),
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28Mar
The Complex Lives of Orcas
A long-term study published by the journal Current Biology provides a fascinating look at the complexities surrounding maternal care of the Southern Resident Killer
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16May
Keto: 24 Years Behind Bars
Keto is without doubt one of the most impressive beings I have ever seen. His sleek, torpedo-shaped body has undergone millions of
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04Feb
A Dolphin Mother’s Grief
On January 29, 2019, a deceased dolphin calf was spotted in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The calf, thought to be
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14Sep
Scarlet ‘J50’ Presumed Dead
Scarlet/‘J50′, a sick, 3+1/2 year-old orca who has not been seen since Friday, September 7, 2018 is presumed dead. Scientists and environmentalists
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13Aug
It’s No Longer an Option NOT to Listen
For 1000 miles, Tahlequah grieved – while her baby decomposed. Born on July 24, the calf would live only about 30 minutes
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10Aug
Orcas Starving, Breach the Dams!
The following blog is written by Howard Garrett, co-founder and Director/President of Orca Network. On July 24, a 20-year-old orca, known as
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10Sep
Immediate Action Required for Southern Resident Killer Whales
11Jul