For the first time in more than two decades, a Department of Fisheries and Oceans researcher spotted a family of northern resident killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island.
Members of the A5-pod were seen earlier this week in the Broughton Archipelago.
Making this news even better, a healthy calf was seen with the pod.
According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, like the southern residents, these orcas rely entirely on salmon for food.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada said northern and southern residents aren’t related, they are, “acoustically, genetically, and culturally distinct.”
The northern resident’s territory ranges from Washington State to Alaska.
