Mysterious mass stranding of pilot whales leaves dozens dead in Western Australia
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A pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on Cheynes Beach in Western Australia, with 51 whales already dead. The whales exhibited unusual behavior, forming a tight ball and moving in a line before becoming beached. The chances of survival for the remaining whales are low due to cold and windy conditions, which can lead to hypothermia. The cause of pilot whale strandings remains a mystery, but it is believed that sick matriarchs or external stressors may be factors. Researchers are taking samples to investigate the cause, and more funding is needed for further research on mass strandings.
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