TIL that orcas spend their entire lives with their mothers. Only one whale is known to have survived alone: Luna (or Tsux'iit) was young when separated and ended up in Nootka Sound. He was adored by locals for his interactive and playful demeanor, seeking socialization intensely without his pod.
https://www.destinationgoldriver.ca/luna-nootka-sounds-friendly-orca/
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https://www.destinationgoldriver.ca/luna-nootka-sounds-friendly-orca/
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Luna(L98) – Nootka Sound’s Friendly Orca - Gold River Chamber Of Commerce
A true tale of a legendary whaleArticle by Suzanne and Mike Chisholm Luna The Killer Whale In July, 2001, a stranger came to Nootka Sound and changed many lives. When he died on March 10, 2006, he left many broken hearts.GRCOC_ChiefCook (Gold River Chamber Of Commerce)
