Posted on May 4, 2022
First spotted off Oregon Coast, new orca born to K pod family
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A calf has been born into the K pod family of southern resident orcas, the first in 11 years.
Deborah Giles, science and research director for the nonprofit Wild Orca, confirmed the birth this week, The Seattle Times reported. Giles said the baby was born to K20, a female also known as Spock.
Giles says the new orca was first spotted by a person fishing off the Oregon coast on April 28. The baby’s sex is not known.
Deborah Giles, science and research director for the nonprofit Wild Orca, confirmed the birth this week, The Seattle Times reported. Giles said the baby was born to K20, a female also known as Spock.
Giles says the new orca was first spotted by a person fishing off the Oregon coast on April 28. The baby’s sex is not known.
First spotted off Oregon Coast, new orca born to K pod family
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