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Pregnant orca in J pod appears to have lost her baby, scientists say KIRO 7 News Staff A day after a new orca calf was reported to have been born into the L pod, it appears J-46 in the J pod may have lost her calf, scientists say. The Orca Network said that in October 2020, J-46 appeared to be “very pregnant” in a photo taken off the coast of Point Robinson, but seems to have lost that girth, recent drone footage revealed. “Reproductive failure has been the main factor resulting in the decline of the Southern Resident orca population,” the Orca Network told KIRO 7.
jim October 19, 2020 (11:07 pm) I think J46 is a showoff, but a rather good one. Chuck October 19, 2020 (11:15 pm) Wow. Thank you Brittany for these photos. J46 has a “glow” about her. Praying for a healthy strong baby for our magnificent orca neighbors. Donna October 20, 2020 (1:03 am) Awesome photos! Thank you for sharing. The new calves and pregnancies are a ray of hope for this critically endangered population. This week WDFW is going to release its draft rules for commercial whale-watching, including the number of boats that can be around the southern resid...