Killer Whales
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Chemical pollutant used in toilet paper found in endangered orcas, study revealsThe team also found the pollutants were transferred from mother to baby in a pregnant southern resident killer whale whose tissue was analyzed.EnvironmentJan 12
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Newest baby orca seen in B.C. waters given a nameA young southern resident killer whale spotted swimming in the waters off the west side of Vancouver Island now has a name.EnvironmentJul 10, 2022
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Video captures possible new calf in southern resident killer whale pod near OregonThe Washington-based Center for Whale Research said Monday it appears to show "a very young calf associating with K20," and is the first "viable baby" born into K Pod since 2011.EnvironmentMay 4, 2022
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‘Baby boom’: Banner year for orcas, whales in B.C.’s Salish Sea'It has been incredible to witness the continued rise of Bigg’s killer whales in the Salish Sea.'CanadaJan 11, 2022
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Video captures close encounter with orcas at Vancouver seaplane dock"I knew whales were great big creatures, but one seemed to span the length of our seaplanes," said witness Rob Johnson.EnvironmentOct 10, 2021
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4 orcas give kayakers a show off the B.C. coastThe whales came very near to the kayakers but Meyrick Jones said they were not scared of them.EnvironmentAug 10, 2020
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‘That’s really close’: Orca pod comes within inches of Olympic rower’s B.C. dockThree-time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann posted video of the close encounter, which she says is happening more frequently near her Victoria-area home.Aug 4, 2019
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‘Completely oblivious’: Video catches boat speeding through orca pod near VancouverThe boater broke rules imposed by the federal government that require vessels to stay at least 400 metres away from killer whales.CanadaJun 30, 2019
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Researchers alarmed as another adult southern resident killer whale and calf found in poor healthU.S. scientists recently released photos that show the adult known as J17 has deteriorated in health since she was assessed last fall.EnvironmentMay 19, 2019
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Ships must keep 400 metres away as part of new rules to protect killer whales on B.C. coastFriday saw the latest set of recovery measures for the endangered southern residents, of which only 75 remain and face a number of serious threats.EnvironmentMay 10, 2019
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