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Other Whales to Sponor
BCX1452
Ox was given this name, not only because the tips of his tail reminded us all of an ox, but due to his robust and curious behaviour.
BCY0092
Jupiter is one of the first whales we see at the start of each season and seems to play a dominant role in large bubble net feeding groups.
BCZ0071
Ivory is an entanglement survivor who was given his name for the brilliant colour of his outstanding tail.
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Habit is a known mother who returned in 2015 with a significant ship strike injury. Though she has been seen regularly since, she has never had another calf.
BCY0189
Cross is a female who arrived with her calf in 2008 who had either been injured by a boat or had scoliosis.
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Coste is one of the few whales we have observed bubble net feeding solo and vocalizing at the same time. For us, this is a rare opportunity to derive an acoustic fingerprint on an individual whale.
BCX0427
Cheetah has always been a very social whale, and she is often sighted in the company of other humpbacks seeking out social companionship or cooperating in bubble net feeding groups.
BCX0121
Caamano is a longstanding member of large bubble net feeding groups and she is often seen traveling with Smiley, another female.
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Amy is an incredibly social whale that is almost always seen as part of a large bubble net feeding group or with long-term companion humpback whales.
BCY0430
Adidas has been seen every year since 2004; a true resident to this area. Adidas is a social whale, seldom seen alone unless resting.
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You can imagine how this whale was given her name; yes, she is often seen alone. She was also one of the first whales we observed solo bubble net feeding.
BCY0474
Teeth is a longstanding resident humpback whale to Gitga'at Territory, and one of the most recognizable whales in our research area. Her distinct markings are likely scars from a transient orca attack.
BCY0108
Cloudy is a seasonal resident humpback whale and has played a vital role in the large bubble net feeding group in our research area for over 20 years.
BC Whales (the North Coast Cetacean Society) is a non-profit whale-research organization dedicated to the research and protection of cetaceans along the northern coast of British Columbia.