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Orca “Granny,” 105 Years Old, Still Swimming the Pacific

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Rick SpilmanAugust 15, 2016

Orcas live in complex multi-generational pods led by a matriarch.  In the pod that scientists have labeled as the “J pod,” the matriarchal orca, designated as J2, also-known-as “Granny” was recently sighted swimming with her pod off the coast of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Granny, j pod, J2, Orca

Belated Happy Mother’s Day to Orca J2, aka Granny, 103 Years Old

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Rick SpilmanMay 15, 2014

A belated happy Mother’s day to the matriarch of the J pod, known as J2, but nicknamed “Granny,” by orca researchers who is believed to be 103 years old this year, and still swimming strong. The J pod is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Granny, j pod, orca. J2, southern resident group
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