NEW DISCOVERY: ORCA FEMALE & PILOT WHALE CALF!

For the first time in recorded history, an orca has been observed caring for the offspring of another species. The female orca in question, called “Sædís” (ID number SN0540), was spotted with a newborn long-finned pilot whale calf! Learn all about this discovery and read our research publication on the topic here: cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10.1139/cjz-2022-0161 You can find out more about our work at: www.orcaguardians.org www.pilotwhalesofcanada.com www.nsv.is

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