Orca 'Toñi' Found with Gunshot Wounds Off Spain
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A critically endangered female orca named 'Toñi' was spotted off the southern coast of Spain with about ten wounds on her dorsal fin and back. Animal welfare activists suspect that the orca was shot with a shotgun. The oldest known Iberian orca, 'Toñi' is estimated to be around 60 years old. Organizations like WeWhale and Iberian Orca Guardians are observing the animal to determine the impact of the wounds on her health. The Spanish government is investigating the incident.
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