Atwood's Calf
Male, Unit A
Born: 2021
Mother: Atwood
Born: 2021
Mother: Atwood
We were thrilled to observe Atwood nursing a newly born male calf in late November, 2021.
We estimated his age at several weeks old. Since Atwood is now lactating and the calf was
primarily seen in her presence, we assume that she is the mother. What is striking is that the
little calf is already displaying distinctly masculine features, including a more angular,
squared-off head. We await positive confirmation of his lineage upon (later) DNA testing.
Smooth pectoral fins, squared off head
Parallel markings on right, white chevron under naval, tiny spot near anus
Clean, unmarked flukes
Nov 22, 2021
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Nov 21, 2021
Last Observed
| Date / Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2021 2:49 pm | 15 22 123/061 30 396 4 miles from shore |
Atwood’s calf tucks under Ariel who is nestled into Soursop’s genital region to form a trio of whales swimming in tandem |
| 22/11/2021 12:24 pm | 15 19 823/061 32 060 9 miles from shore |
Atwood’s calf tucks into her genital region as they swim alongside Snow Woman and calf |
| 22/11/2021 12:04 pm | 15 19 823/061 32 060 8 + miles from shore |
Tiny male calf nuzzles, nurses from Atwood as they surface and begin swimming |
| 21/11/2021 1:43 pm | 15 10 578/061 23 206 8 miles from shore |
Atwood’s calf follows Rounder as 3 whales approach, dives and nurses from Rounder |
| 21/11/2021 1:00 pm | 15 10 578/061 23 206 8 miles from shore |
Atwood approaches followed by her new calf and Unit A members, group dives, calf nurses from Lady Oracle |
| Date/Time: | 07/12/2021 2:49 pm |
|---|---|
| Location: | 15 22 123/061 30 396 4 miles from shore |
| Activity: | Atwood’s calf tucks under Ariel who is nestled into Soursop’s genital region to form a trio of whales swimming in tandem |
| Date/Time: | 22/11/2021 12:24 pm |
| Location: | 15 19 823/061 32 060 9 miles from shore |
| Activity: | Atwood’s calf tucks into her genital region as they swim alongside Snow Woman and calf |
| Date/Time: | 22/11/2021 12:04 pm |
| Location: | 15 19 823/061 32 060 8 + miles from shore |
| Activity: | Tiny male calf nuzzles, nurses from Atwood as they surface and begin swimming |
| Date/Time: | 21/11/2021 1:43 pm |
| Location: | 15 10 578/061 23 206 8 miles from shore |
| Activity: | Atwood’s calf follows Rounder as 3 whales approach, dives and nurses from Rounder |
| Date/Time: | 21/11/2021 1:00 pm |
| Location: | 15 10 578/061 23 206 8 miles from shore |
| Activity: | Atwood approaches followed by her new calf and Unit A members, group dives, calf nurses from Lady Oracle |
