New birth among the Southern Residents of Vancouver ! On July 7th, researchers at the Center for Whale Research confirmed a new baby orca born. The little girl, probably born May 24, 2019, is designated J56. The birth of a female orca is particularly good news for the endangered southern residents. Good news but it will take 10-15 years before she would start having calves of her own. We hope this new calf will survive! SOURCES : https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/its-a-girl-researchers-get-closer-look-at-j-pod-orca-baby/ Three more…
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WHALE JAIL 10 orcas (one orca disapeared mid-February and is feared dead) and 87 belugas are still held in horrible conditions in the “Whale Jail” before being exported to China. According to the law only established dolphinariums and aquariums in Russia could get permits to capture the animals to be used in their facilities for educational and cultural purposes. Sale and export of animals is prohibited. Climatic conditions in the bay of Primorsky Krai have raised a public outrage which…
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One of the major phenomenon for the protection of dolphin is certainly the one related to THE COVE. It is a documentary movie led by Flipper’s former trainer, Ric O’Barry, who today is a cetacean activist. Taiji, Japan, is where he acts against the massacre of thousands of dolphins per year, operated in secret.
Morgan is a mom Let’s go back to Morgan, an orca who was rescued and healed in 2010. She was found in poor health in the waters of Netherlands. Once healthy again, she was transferred to Loro Parque instead of being released to the sea. Below is a timeline of Morgan’s pregnancy created by the Free Morgan Foundation. It clearly states that Loro Parque kept Morgan’s pregnancy a secret until it was officially issued she would not be released to…
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Three deaths among the Southern resident population It all started when J-35, a member of the Southern Resident population, lost her baby short after the birth, on July 24th, near Victoria (BC). As a sign of mourning, she carries the body of her baby. Although this type of behaviour has been observed before, it has never lasted that long: J-35 carried the body longer than 17 days.Undeniable proof that animals are capable of love. There hasn’t been a succesful birth…
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