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A wild Southern Resident killer whale born in 1991, recognized as a prominent mature adult male within the endangered J-pod.
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Who is Mike, the killer whale known as J26?
Mike is a wild Southern Resident killer whale identified as J26. He was born in 1991 and became a prominent mature adult male in the endangered J-pod.
What does J26 mean for Mike?
J26 is Mike's identification code within the Southern Resident killer-whale catalog. The J indicates J-pod, while the number distinguishes this individual from other whales.
Is Mike part of the Southern Resident population?
Yes. Mike belongs to the Southern Resident killer-whale population and travels with J-pod. That population is recognized as endangered.
How old is Mike?
Mike was born in 1991, so he was about 35 years old in 2026. His age and mature size make him one of the notable adult males in J-pod.
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