Orca Mother Who Pushed Dead Calf For 17 Days Is Pregnant Again

AmyBrown

Jul 28, 2020 9:00 AM EDT

Many of you recall the heartbreaking story of Tahlequah, the orca whose love and actions for her dead calf was seen around the world.

Almost to this day two years ago, this devoted mother lost her baby calf and was so heartbroken, she kept her calf afloat for 17 days as she continuously carried it. It was a heartbreaking sight and it's a moment we can never forget. Whoever says animals don't have emotions -- you tell them Tahlequah's story.

And now, two years after those gut-wrenching 17 days, Tahlequah is officially pregnant once again! This orca was obviously a born-to-be mother and we're so incredibly happy for her and her second chance at motherhood.

According to Seattle Times, Tahlequah is still a ways away from a successful birth, and like all orcas, she will be requiring luck on her side to bring her baby into this world, and keep it alive.

We wish her all the best.

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"The wider profile at mid-body indicates she is pregnant. The photo taken by remotely controlled drone."

via Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times
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The image seen around the world as Tahlequah carries her dead calf

via Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times
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"Tahlequah, the mother orca J35, clings to her calf in an eighth day of mourning as she swims in Swanson Channel, BC on Tuesday, July 31, 2018."

via Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times
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Day 17: When Tahlequah let go

via Ken Balcomb/Center for Whale Research
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Tribute painting by Lori Christopher

via Painting by Lori Christopher