With Only 74 Left, New Protections Announced for Iconic Killer Whales

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By Lorraine ChowNov 1, 2018, 10:42 am223 pts
With only 74 remaining in the wild, time is running out to save southern resident killer whales, especially after two died this summer. This week, the Canadian government announced a slew of measures to save the critically endangered species. The $61.5 million (US$50 million) initiative will address three key…

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