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Orca J35 mourns the loss of her calf J61 just weeks after birth

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Orca J35 mourns the loss of her calf J61 just weeks after birth

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  • The Southern Resident orca population in Puget Sound recently welcomed a new calf named J61, born to mother J35.
  • Tragically, J61 was reported dead on New Year’s Day, marking another loss for J35, who had already lost two calves.
  • J35 gained international attention in 2018 when she carried the body of her dead calf for 17 days.
  • The calf's death highlights the challenges faced by the Southern Resident population, including declining salmon numbers and pollution threats.
  • Despite the loss, researchers observed a new calf swimming with the pod, offering a glimmer of hope for recovery.

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