There appears to be a new orca calf in the J Pod, according to the Center for Whale Research. The Center for Whale Research said it received reports and photos of a new calf with the J Pod on Tuesday from Puget Sound killer whale researchers, and father-daughter duo, Maya and Mark Sears. The calf was not seen in encounters before Tuesday, meaning the calf is just a few days old. The researchers said the calf remained near adult female J40 and believe J40 is the most likely mother, but it is not confirmed. An orca expert says the first year of a calf's life is precarious and urges boaters to give the whales plenty of distance — and a chance to survive. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/orcas/southern-resident-orcas-j-pod-new-calf/281-2685134a-d255-4a44-9ecb-02365df8bfb5