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Pilot whales appear poorly named but what is causing mass numbers to strand remains a mystery
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pilot whales appear poorly named but what is causing mass numbers to strand remains a mystery

When 160 pilot whales beached themselves in Western Australia late last week, around 20 per cent of them died. "Generally on the beach, say with pilot whales, you can only …

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Behaviour Mass Stranded Abc
Humpback migration off WA coast prompts questions over fin-slapping behaviour
1 year, 8 months ago

Humpback migration off WA coast prompts questions over fin-slapping behaviour

Winter is the annual season for humpback whales to migrate north along Western Australia's coast to breed in warmer waters, but those lucky enough to spot them may have a …

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Water Behaviour Know Surface
Research tracks Australian southern right whales to feeding grounds for first time
2 years, 1 month ago

Research tracks Australian southern right whales to feeding grounds for first time

Whales tagged and tracked off Australia's south coast are travelling thousands of kilometres, a new study has revealed. Key points: Australian southern right whales have been tracked to feeding grounds …

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Research New Zealand Right South