February 17, 2021 By Lynda V. Mapes The Seattle Times
A new baby has been born to the L pod family of southern resident killer whales, scientists reported.
New Orca Baby Born to Southern Resident L Pod
Another Baby Orca Born to J Pod — the Second This Month
September 25, 2020 By Lynda V. Mapes The Seattle Times
Another baby orca has been born to J pod, the Center for Whale Research confirmed Friday morning. It’s the second calf born this month for the endangered southern resident orcas that frequent Puget Sound.
Humpback Whale Live Birth and Probable Whale Placenta Captured
February 27, 2020 by Suzanne Kayian MauiTime
For the first time in history, whale researchers captured video footage of a humpback whale giving birth earlier this month. On that historic day, PacWhale Eco-Adventures staff also spotted a floating placenta from a different birth in the same waters.