FOLLOWUP: See video of new Southern Resident Killer Whale baby and its mom

One week ago, we reported on the new baby born to the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. Baby L128 and mom L90 were still in the San Juans at last report. Today, a science team that recorded drone video of them, under research permit #21348, has made that video available to media, so we are publishing it. The team included SeaDoc Society, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and NOAA Fisheries, and the video is from September 15. The calf could have been as young as two days old, by estimate of the Center for Whale Research, when this was recorded.

Friend O'Dinghus September 25, 2024 (5:08 pm)

Magnificent video footage! May the little one flourish.

HS September 25, 2024 (5:43 pm)

❤️❤️❤️

IMHO September 25, 2024 (6:17 pm)

Wow!! Such a privilege to watch this. Thank you for sharing.

momosmom September 25, 2024 (6:33 pm)

Go baby go! So cute, every time Momma came up and out of the water the little one did the same exact thing. 💜

Angie September 25, 2024 (8:42 pm)

What a gorgeous video!

❤️❤️❤️ September 25, 2024 (9:20 pm)

She heard Bruun Idun’s call! May she prosper in her sea. ❤️

I Prefer Animals September 25, 2024 (11:40 pm)

What an honor to be able to see this beautiful sight. Brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. Rooting for baby to thrive and props to the awesome mama!

anonyme September 26, 2024 (5:48 am)

Has the new baby been named yet? Do we know the sex? We MUST make sure that she has every protection.

Admiral-2009 September 26, 2024 (10:37 pm)

anonyme did you get an inspiration while watching the incredible video? you asked if they new the babies sex and then in the next sentence you ascertained the baby as a girl. kidding aside the hope is that the baby is healthy and has a long life ahead of him or her!

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