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At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/many-pilot-whales-die-dozens-rescued-after-mass-stranding-in-australiaAt least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia
Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger.
Published On 25 Apr 2024
At least 26 long-finned pilot whales have died, but several others were rescued, after 160 of them were stranded over a large area in Western Australia.
Dozens of whales were stuck in shallow water on Thursday morning spread across about 500 metres (0.31 miles) at Toby Inlet in Geographe Bay near Dunsborough. The region is less than 250km (155 miles) south of state capital Perth.
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Pia Courtis, a spokesperson for the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, said samples would be taken from the deceased whales before removing them from the shores.
More than 100 whales were moved offshore, but Courtis said they may return.
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Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger.
Published On 25 Apr 2024
At least 26 long-finned pilot whales have died, but several others were rescued, after 160 of them were stranded over a large area in Western Australia.
Dozens of whales were stuck in shallow water on Thursday morning spread across about 500 metres (0.31 miles) at Toby Inlet in Geographe Bay near Dunsborough. The region is less than 250km (155 miles) south of state capital Perth.
[...]
Pia Courtis, a spokesperson for the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, said samples would be taken from the deceased whales before removing them from the shores.
More than 100 whales were moved offshore, but Courtis said they may return.
[...]