A new baby orca was also recently spotted in the waves of the Salish Sea among the Bigg's killer whale population. The ...

It is the fourth calf born to the southern resident orcas since December. Two of the four have died already. RELATED: Endangered orcas’ circle of life: one baby dies, another is born Researchers ...

Southern resident orcas seen near Depoe Bay, Ore. on March 24, 2025. (Photos courtesy of Cathy Sharp via ODFW) According to the Orca Conservancy, the L Pod’s range extends from B.C. to Northern ...

They are genetically and culturally distinct from the region’s other orca population, known as the resident killer whales, which swim in tight-knit family pods and primarily feast on salmon.

A killer whale has become a first-time mom after a peachy-orange calf was spotted swimming with her off Washington, a whale watching group said. The baby orca was discovered March 20 in the Salish Sea ...

The Center for Whale Research shared the birth on social media Tuesday, calling it “a sign of hope” for the struggling Southern Resident orcas. Center for Whale Research Field Biologist Mark ...

According to Rachel Haight of Orca Network, Quiver was born in 2013 to mother T46B Raksha, who has six living offspring.