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Whale strandings

Pilot whales mass stranding in Western Australia. Why? Still a mystery

03/05/2024
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Nature, Science, Whale strandings, Whales

When 160 pilot whales beached themselves in Western Australia late last week, around 20 per cent of them died. It’s a sight that has not been uncommon in recent years, with social media and drone vision giving scientists a greater insight into why it happens than they have had previously. “One of the theories is that they are being piloted into the shore by a sick animal,” said one scientist. Why?? Here’s a scientist’s take on the topic The website...

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Mass whale strandings: what is behind the recent spate of so-called ‘suicides’?

13/12/2023
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Mammals, Marine conservation, Nature, Whale strandings

Scientists are still puzzled by these tragic events, usually involving pilot whales. Vital clues, however, may lie in the tight-knit social ties that give each pod a unique culture The Guardian had a very summary article of these ‘strandings’ and possible reasons for them Video explaining reasons for whale strandings Video about amazing whales, dolphins & purposes……...

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The sperm whale

07/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Sperm whale, Whale strandings, Whales

Following the recent stranding of a sperm whale on a beach in New Zealand and my information about whale stranding – what to do & what not to do … Here is a fact sheet about the sperm whale Sperm-whale-A4-fact-sheet...

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Whale stranding… what to do, what not to do

06/11/2023
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Nature, Project Jonah, Whale strandings, Whales

WILDLIFE hit the front page of THE PRESS today – sadly, it was because a sperm whale stranded over the weekend at South New Brighton beach, Christchurch. A sperm whale has died after becoming stranded at a Christchurch beach overnight, according to environmental organisation Project Jonah. The whale was reported stranded just after 5pm on Saturday on South New Brighton Beach, with a volunteer medic onsite within six minutes. Do’s & Don’ts at a stranding Do Keep the animal cool...

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Mass stranding – Tasmania

27/09/2020
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Uncategorized, Whale strandings, Whales

( source and full article- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/25/tragedy-in-tasmania-what-are-pilot-whales-and-why-do-they-strand-themselves?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other )...

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A geographer and ecologist, I see the world as a system of connections which if broken have the very real potential of wrecking life on Earth. But there's good news too. Join me on the journey to figure out the future....together.

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