74 southern resident killer whales, including Tahlequah, face extinction due to habitat loss and food shortages; environmental groups call for an emergency protection order.
The southern resident killer whale population, which includes the famed Tahlequah, is facing extinction with only 74 individuals remaining. A study warns of an "accelerating decline" due to factors like habitat loss and food shortages. Environmental groups urge Canada's government to issue an emergency protection order to save the endangered whales from extinction.
July 25, 2024
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