description Princess Angeline (J17) Overview
Princess Angeline, catalogued as J17, was a female Southern Resident killer whale in the northeastern Pacific. She was born around 1977 and belonged to J pod, one of the matrilineal groups tracked in the Southern Resident population. Researchers identified her through distinctive dorsal-fin and saddle-patch markings and recorded her family relationships and movements over decades. Her record is relevant to long-term studies of orca behavior, demography, and the conservation of an endangered population.
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What is Princess Angeline’s killer whale catalog number?
Princess Angeline is catalogued as J17. She was a female Southern Resident killer whale belonging to J pod.
When was Princess Angeline born?
She was born around 1977. Researchers identify her through distinctive natural markings and her place within the J-pod family structure.
What population did Princess Angeline belong to?
She belonged to the Southern Resident killer whale population in the northeastern Pacific. This population is organized into matrilineal groups known as J, K, and L pods.
Why do researchers use names such as J17 for whales?
The catalog number records a whale’s family and individual identity within the Southern Resident research system. In J17, the letter refers to J pod and the number identifies the individual whale.
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