The mother orca, known as Tahlequah or J35, was seen carrying the body of the deceased female calf since Wednesday, the Washington state-based Center for Whale Research said in a Facebook post.

The mother orca, known as Tahlequah or J35, was seen carrying the body of the deceased female calf since Wednesday, the Washington state-based Center for Whale Research said in a Facebook post.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A whale mother and her calf were found dead on a Florida beach on Wednesday. The two Gervais’ ...

Kamea, an 11-year-old female, was part of the last generation of orcas to live in captivity at the theme park.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A whale mom and her calf were found dead on the beach near Hanna Park on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Friday called on SeaWorld San Antonio to spread the ashes of an orca that died in its captivity this week in the ocean where they belong.

The mother whale was approximately 14 feet in length and was lactating, FWC said. The calf was seven feet long.

This whale is not among the ones found dead on June 18. NOAA Fisheries photo Two whales found dead at a coastal park in northeast Florida are believed to be a mother and her calf, state officials say.

Two whales found dead at a coastal park in northeast Florida are believed to be a mother and her calf, state officials say. The discovery was made Wednesday, June 18, about a 15-mile drive northeast ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A whale mom and her calf were found dead on the beach near Hanna Park on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission. The FWC said it received a call on ...