The Center for Whale Research says the orcas of the K pod have brought a new calf with them on their return to Puget Sound.
The baby, K43, was seen with K12, who is presumed to be the mother.
K pod was first seen this year on February 21, traveling with J pod. At that time photographs suggested there was a new K pod calf, but researchers were unable to confirm that.
Now a June 8 encounter with K43 confirms the calf is at least 5 months old. There are now 20 whales in K pod.
