Tahlequah, the orca, displayed profound grief after carrying her dead calf for 17 days in 2018, an emotional journey that raised awareness for the declining orca population.
On January 1, researchers confirmed that Tahlequah's new calf, J61, had died shortly after birth, prompting concerns for the future of both Tahlequah and the southern resident orcas.
The population of southern resident orcas has been in decline since the 1960s, facing significant challenges from habitat degradation, lack of prey, and the impacts of marine parks.
Center for Whale Research expressed its hopes for Tahlequah, stating that 'J35 is an experienced mother,' emphasizing the precariousness of her new calf's survival after its premature birth.
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