Orca mother grieving for dead calf inspires push to save dying pods

Headlines on mother who carried baby for days fuel concern over Seattle population that is stressed and starving

Seattle’s orcas are dying. That they are dying publicly and painfully may save them.

First was Tahlequah’s calf. Born on 24 July, she died minutes later. Tahlequah buoyed her for a week before mother and calf disappeared.

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