Is Washington's orca baby boom a fluke?

Courtesy Outdoor Recreation News  Sat, 01/09/2010 - 15:29

A little over a year after researchers feared a drop in the Northwest's endangered killer whale population meant disaster, the number of orcas has bounced back with six new babies and no whales lost.


 

More related items

SeaWorld trainers may go back in water with orcas
In a March 7, 2011 photo, trainer Joe Sanchez, right, works with killer whale Kayla during the Believe show in Shamu Stadium at the SeaWorld Orlando theme park in Orlando, Fla.

Plan to satellite tag at-risk whale species approved
Researchers hope the tracking devices will reveal the orcas' activities during the winter, but another expert said the tagging could harm the vulnerable whales.

Environmental groups sue US over flood management
The National Wildlife Federation filed a motion in U.S. District Court on Wednesday, asking a judge to stop the U.S. government from issuing any more flood insurance policies for new...

Invicta Women's Pro Diver Two-Tone Watch #5072
The exceptional taste and distinguished palate of the connoisseur will discover timeless pleasure within the Invicta Collection. This exclusively hand-made timepieces represent a pinnacle in...

Celestron Green Laser Optical Kit
Celestron Green Laser Optical Kit - UpClose 10x50 Binoculars, Green Laser Pointer, Red LED Flashlight 72105


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
sports-rec.marc8.com