Whale J36 was separated from other orcas, pushing a deceased female calf that was full-term or near full-term.
SEATTLE — A southern resident killer whale from J pod was spotted Friday pushing a dead calf through the waters of Rosario Strait, a heartbreaking scene that researchers say underscores the fragile future of the endangered population.
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) confirmed the sighting after receiving reports late Friday morning. They identified the whale as J36, a female long known to the team. She was separated from other whales and pushing a deceased female calf that was full-term or near full-term, the center said. The calf
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