New baby killer whale in British Columbia gives hope for endangered species

The view of a baby marker in British Columbia has given scientists a sign of hope for the threatened species.

On one Facebook post On Tuesday, April 8, the Center for Whale Research announced that biologist Mark Malleson located J POD as they traveled west past Victoria Harbor on Sunday 6 April with a new member next to them.

The new member was described as a newborn calf that was seen swimming closely with his mother, J40.

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“This is J40’s first known calf and the fourth that was born into the southern resident wiper population in the last 12 months – a sign of hope for this threatened society,” read the Facebook post.

Based on initial observations, there were “no immediate problems” regarding the new calf, which is now appointed J63.

“But the first life in life is often a challenging time for young whales, especially those born for the first time mothers,” reads the post. “We will remain carefully optimistic about J63’s survival and will carry out follow -up observations of the calf’s behavior and physical conditions in the coming days and months, as opportunities permit.”

The group promised to share further updates on J63 through future meetings and added: “Each new calf is very important for this critically threatened population – every birth is counted – and we hope this young choice will continue to thrive.”

According to Orca ConservancyJ POD is part of a genetic and culturally distinctive population of southern resident killer whales containing “separate family undergraduate or matrilines centered around the older women.”

Ski usually contain two to more than 30 individuals, with smaller whales that are traditionally found in larger skis.

“Researchers believe that whales form skiing for social interaction, to protect themselves against predators and to hunt for food in collaboration” Marine mammalian center States.

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The Threatened species coalition says on its website that the population continues to be one of the most critically threatened marine mammals, which “for more than two decades, Marina Parker had taken or killed over 50 individuals from the southern resident of the Orca population- about 40% of the population.”