Orcas show signs of grief as Tahlequah carries her dead calf, prompting discussion on animal emotions.

A female orca named Tahlequah has been observed carrying her dead calf near Vancouver Island for the second time in seven years, a behavior described as a "grief swim." Barbara J. King, an expert on animal grief and author of the book "How Animals Grieve," believes this indicates that animals can experience and express grief. King hopes this will encourage a reevaluation of how animals are treated and viewed ethically.

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