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 of Dr Vanessa Pirotta has great info
Eric Hoyt’s updated Encyclopaedia of Whales, Dolphins & Purposes is featured
From The Guardian …..
Drone footage might help explain whale strandings….
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