Thursday, 22 July 2021, 11:15 am
There was no change overnight for the orca calf at
Plimmerton Boating Club, with the next steps to be
determined by the weather forecast.
Department of
Conservation (DOC) Marine Species Manager Ian Angus says the
orca calf fed and rested well overnight and remains
stable.
“We are looking at the feeding regime to
make sure the orca calf is getting the right food and
consulting with international orca experts about the
species’ nutritional needs.”
He says the orca
calf’s welfare is assessed daily with decisions being made
based on what is best for the animal. A range of scenarios