Tahlequah, Orca Who Previously Lost Calf, Is A Mother Again

Finally, some good news in 2020!

The heartwrenching story of Tahlequah, the orca who kept her dead calf afloat for 17 days, is finally a mother once again! Our hearts are so happy for her and we wish her and her baby calf a healthy, long life.

In 2018, Tahlequah lost her calf that lived only a half-hour, but this born-to-be mother was so heartbroken, she continuously pushed her baby calf up for 17 days. If that isn't love and perseverance. we truly don't know what is.

The gender of the calf is unknown.

Congrats, Tahlequah! You deserve happiness.

Story via Seattle Times

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"New calf is was spotted swimming with mother orca"

via Katie Jones/Center for Whale Research)
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"Tahlequah, seen when she was still pregnant in July"

via Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times
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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 carried her dead calf for 17 days.

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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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Tribute painting by Lori Christopher

via Painting by Lori Christopher

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