The killer whale mother, who made headlines with her display of grief in 2018, has given birth again. But researchers have some worries for her new offspring.

An orca who captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.

An orca who made headlines in 2018 after she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks and a distance of 1,000 miles has given birth again, according to the Center for Whale Research.The killer whale calf was spotted in the Puget Sound area off Washington state several days ago.

She is the mother orca who captured the world’s attention by carrying her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles. But now, there’s a new baby by her side — a symbol of hope in this, our own season of renewal.

Tahlequah, the killer whale who carried her dead calf and swam with him for 17 days, has given birth to her second baby since 2018. The Center for Whale Research first became aware of the new calf on Friday,