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Whale Mass Stranding in Scotland Caused by Pod Loyalty
EnvironmentThe GuardianThe Independent3mo ago2 sources

Whale Mass Stranding in Scotland Caused by Pod Loyalty

A report has concluded that the mass stranding and subsequent euthanasia of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in 2023 was caused by the mammals' loyalty to their pod, specifically following a female having a difficult birth.