Spain Probes Shooting of Oldest Iberian Orca as Population Drops Below 40
Spain's Environment Ministry has launched an investigation after Toni, the oldest known Iberian orca, was found injured with wounds consistent with shotgun pellets. Marine conservationists documented multiple impact marks on her dorsal fin during observations of the animal. The incident highlights the precarious state of the Iberian orca population, which has fallen to fewer than 40 individuals. The species faces mounting threats from human activity and pollution, making each injury or death a significant blow to its survival.
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