The grieving orca, Tahlequah, tragically lost another newborn calf, and is again carrying its lifeless body.
Researchers are deeply saddened by this devastating loss, which further endangers the already critically endangered population.
Tahlequah's heartbreaking actions highlight the dire situation facing these magnificent creatures and their fragile ecosystem.
Conservation efforts are urgently needed to protect this iconic whale population from complete extinction in the Pacific.
