Orca mother Tahlequah, known as J35, has been observed carrying her dead calf, marking the loss of her second calf. The Southern Resident orca population, which is already endangered, is facing challenges due to food scarcity and other threats such as noise pollution. The decline in their main prey, Chinook salmon, is attributed to various factors including habitat loss and climate change. Despite the tragedy, there is hope as another newborn calf has been sighted in the same area and appears healthy. Conservationists are advocating for measures to support the recovery of Chinook salmon and the orcas' survival.