Tahlequah, a southern resident orca, has tragically lost a second calf and is carrying its body, mirroring her 2018 grief.
This devastating event underscores the dire situation facing this critically endangered population, teetering on the brink of extinction.
The loss of another female calf is particularly concerning for the future of the already small breeding population of these whales.
Urgent conservation efforts, including potential emergency orders, are being considered to address the ecosystem's impact on this species.
