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June 8, 2010 K pod returned to Puget Sound, June 8, 2010, bringing with them a new calf. K43 was seen traveling with K12, who is presumed to be the mother. K12 is estimated to be 38 years old. She has two existing offspring, K22 and K37, and one grandchild, K33 (son of K22). K pod was first seen this year on February 21st, traveling up Swanson Channel with J pod. Photographs taken by Jeanne Hyde on Jim Maya's boat suggested the presence of a new K pod calf, but we were unable to confirm with any certainty. The June 8 encounter with K43 confirms that the calf is at least 5 months old. The population of K pod is now 20 whales. This is the third calf born in 2010. For more information on the encounter on June 8th go to: Encounter 30 |
K43 with K12
K43
K43