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Endangered J-pod Welcomes Hopeful Newborn Whale Calf

2/20/2025

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A glimmer of hope shines for the endangered J-pod off southwestern British Columbia with the birth of a female killer whale calf, J62. This joyful arrival comes after the heart-wrenching loss of another calf, which mother J35 grieved deeply. The Centre for Whale Research underscores the vital role of new females in ensuring the pod's future.

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A glimmer of hope shines for the endangered J-pod off southwestern British Columbia with the birth of a female killer whale calf, J62. This joyful arrival comes after the heart-wrenching loss of another calf, which mother J35 grieved deeply. The Centre for Whale Research underscores the vital role of new females in ensuring the pod's future.