105-year-old whale that predates the Titanic is still splashing through the Pacific
She was in ocean waters before the Titanic made its voyage across the Atlantic. She’s lived through two world wars, and is even older than women’s right to vote.
And last week, J2 Granny – the whale that turned 105 this year – was seen swimming in high spirits in waters near Washington state, according to Orca Network.
KIRO 7-TV in Seattle reported that she is believed to have been born in 1911, making her the oldest known living orca, also known as killer whale. Though Orca Network stated there is a 12-year margin around her age, meaning she could be as young as 90, she still surpasses the average lifespan of a wild orca, which is between 60 and 80 years.
In her lifetime she has been spotted mainly in waters around Washington and Canada. In between swims, she’s found time to dabble in politics. Granny was recently the Honorary Mayor of Eastound, Wash., and gave her last mayoral address on June 25.
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