@cbsnews: An orca made headlines in 2018 after she carried her dead calf 1,000 miles for more than two weeks. In December, it was determined she had given birth to a baby girl yet again. But in a devastating update, researchers confirmed that the calf — one belonging to the country’s only endangered orca population — died days later. And once again, the mother, known as Tahlequah, was seen carrying her newborn child’s body through the water. Swipe for more and read the full story at the link. #orca #killerwhale #whale #whalesoftiktok
It’s as if she’s saying “look what you, on the surface, have done.
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Alycia Ann :
shes grieving.
2025-01-03 15:49:21
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Cheryl🐶🌸 :
Why do the babies have such a high mortality rate? What is actually killing them?💔
2025-01-03 17:55:50
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Elise :
this poor mama...I was hoping this time would be different for her. 😞 I read she has also given birth to two male calves that survived. but both female calves died.
2025-01-03 16:43:26
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junewey9 :
The strength and love of a mother knows no bounds. Sending love to Tahlequah and her family during this difficult time.
2025-01-03 15:16:59
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Felix :
What is grief but love persisting
2025-01-03 16:07:09
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evilmellow Hoff457 :
we should sacrifice wealthy men as pay to these beautiful creatures
2025-01-03 15:53:22
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Mactastic :
Why can’t she birth a viable calf?
2025-01-03 15:22:46
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hilarywithonel :
she did not want to leave her behind 💔
2025-01-03 17:45:18
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Jennifer :
This is really heartbreaking 😔 What a good mommy ❤️
2025-01-03 17:57:49
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JanetsHaven :
this is beyond heartbreaking 💔💔💔
2025-01-03 17:03:50
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A Sapphic Book Owl 🧡🤍🩷🍉 💙 :
She is sacred and her kin is sacred. We grieve with you, Tahlequah.
2025-01-04 02:55:19
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puffnplayprincess🇺🇸 :
She’s making a statement the babies aren’t surviving in the water anymore 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
2025-01-03 18:08:39
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1ChicagoMed312 :
A MOTHERS LOVE ENDURES THE HARDEST HARDSHIPS.. oh mommy, So sorry for your loss and your pain.
2025-01-03 17:51:12
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Sarah Ann :
I pray that the universe protects the orcas ❤️
2025-01-03 15:58:27
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gaianearth2.0 :
How can we make it safer for them ????
2025-01-03 16:17:00
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Mother of Maximino :
to say she's the only one to do this is bizarre though
2025-01-03 15:56:26
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Lisa :
As a mother who lost her daughter, I could not relate more. ❤️🩹 There is NO pain like losing your child.
2025-01-05 18:37:11
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Lucky :
Oh I could just weep. I was really hoping for the best for her
2025-01-03 18:14:30
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Kyndra D :
Mothers do anything for their children ❤️
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