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Scarlet, the Struggling Orca, Now Presumed Dead
By Kimberly Hickok published
Despite rescuers' best efforts, Scarlet, a young ailing orca, is now presumed dead.

Starving Orca Feared Dead. But NOAA Isn't Giving Up Just Yet.
By Kimberly Hickok published
Capturing Scarlet could be the only way to save her — if she's still alive.

Endangered Lemur Newborn Is So Ugly It's Cute
By Stephanie Pappas published
Tonks is the newest baby aye-aye in the United States.

In Photos: Response Teams Try To Save Starving Killer Whale
By Kimberly Hickok published
Teams in Washington and Canada are working together to save Scarlet, a starving 3-year-old killer whale.

Scientists Are Trying Desperately to Save a Starving Orca. Will Their Efforts Pay Off?
By Kimberly Hickok published
Will this starving young killer whale respond to researchers' attempts to save her?

Orca Mother, Who Pushed Her Dead Calf for 1,000 Miles and 17 Days, Moves On
By Laura Geggel published

3-Year-Old Killer Whale Is Starving, and Biologists Don't Know Why
By Kimberly Hickok published
Can an unconventional solution help save this orca's life?

Grief-Stricken Orca Mom Pushes Dead Newborn Around in Puget Sound
By Kimberly Hickok published
These charismatic marine predators are fighting for survival as their food source disappears.
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