L90
Ballena
In 2024, Ballena became the oldest first-time Southern Resident mother when she gave birth to her first documented calf L128. Sadly, L128 didn't survive, and it's thought that Ballena's small overall size might contribute to her poor reproductive success.
Sex:
Female
Birth Year:
1993
Age:
January 1, 1993
Pod:
J Pod
Matriline:
L4s
Artist:
Emma and Annie Stafki
Location:
Ruston Way WaterfrontPhoto taken under NMFS Permit #27038
