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12 Pilot Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding On Scotland Beach
A dozen whales that survived a mass stranding this week off the northeast coast of Scotland had to be put down, a British marine life rescue charity has said.
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"Difficult Situation": Over 70 Pilot Whales Found Stranded On Scotland Island
Scores of whales washed ashore in a "mass stranding" in Scotland's Orkney archipelago on Thursday, a British marine life rescue charity said.
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Over 100 Pilot Whales Stranded On Australian Beach, Likely To Be Euthanised
Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.
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Nearly 100 Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding In Western Australia
The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach.
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Rescuers "Optimistic" Stranded Whales Can Survive In Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.
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51 Whales Dead After Beaching In Australia, Efforts On To Save 46
More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.
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Experts Reveal Tragic Reason Behind Death Of 55 Whales On Scottish Beach
A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland.
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Mystery As 55 Pilot Whales Dead After Mass Stranding On Scottish Beach
Long-finned pilot whales are one of the largest members of the dolphin family, second in size to the killer whale. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they measure 19 to 25 feet long and can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
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78 Whales Slaughtered In Front Of Passengers In Faroe Islands, Cruise Ship Apologises
78 long-finned pilot whales, a species of oceanic dolphins were killed near the capital of Torshavn on Sunday.
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Watch: 11 Stranded Pilot Whales Saved In Sri Lanka
Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday after they became stranded near the shore on Sri Lanka's west coast in the early hours, wildlife officials told AFP.
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500 Pilot Whales Die In New Zealand, Shark Attack Risk Rules Out Rescue
About 500 pilot whales have died in mass strandings on New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands, the government said Tuesday after ruling out a rescue effort in the area's shark-filled waters.
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As 200 Whales Died In Australia, Here's What We Know About Mass Strandings
The death of about 200 pilot whales at a Tasmanian beach has renewed questions about what causes such mass strandings and whether they can be prevented.
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About 200 Pilot Whales Die After Being Stranded On Australia Beach
About 200 pilot whales have perished after being stranded on an exposed, surf-swept beach on the rugged west coast of Tasmania, Australian rescuers said Thursday.
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230 Pilot Whales Stranded In Australia, "About Half" Feared Dead
A pod of 230 pilot whales was found stranded on the rugged west coast of Tasmania Wednesday, with Australian officials saying only half appeared to be alive.
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Dozens Of Whales Strand At Notorious New Zealand Bay
Rescuers were racing Monday to save dozens of pilot whales that beached on a stretch of New Zealand coast notorious for mass strandings, wildlife officials said.
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12 Pilot Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding On Scotland Beach
A dozen whales that survived a mass stranding this week off the northeast coast of Scotland had to be put down, a British marine life rescue charity has said.
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"Difficult Situation": Over 70 Pilot Whales Found Stranded On Scotland Island
Scores of whales washed ashore in a "mass stranding" in Scotland's Orkney archipelago on Thursday, a British marine life rescue charity said.
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Over 100 Pilot Whales Stranded On Australian Beach, Likely To Be Euthanised
Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.
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Nearly 100 Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding In Western Australia
The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach.
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Rescuers "Optimistic" Stranded Whales Can Survive In Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.
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51 Whales Dead After Beaching In Australia, Efforts On To Save 46
More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.
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Experts Reveal Tragic Reason Behind Death Of 55 Whales On Scottish Beach
A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland.
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Mystery As 55 Pilot Whales Dead After Mass Stranding On Scottish Beach
Long-finned pilot whales are one of the largest members of the dolphin family, second in size to the killer whale. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they measure 19 to 25 feet long and can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
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78 Whales Slaughtered In Front Of Passengers In Faroe Islands, Cruise Ship Apologises
78 long-finned pilot whales, a species of oceanic dolphins were killed near the capital of Torshavn on Sunday.
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Watch: 11 Stranded Pilot Whales Saved In Sri Lanka
Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday after they became stranded near the shore on Sri Lanka's west coast in the early hours, wildlife officials told AFP.
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500 Pilot Whales Die In New Zealand, Shark Attack Risk Rules Out Rescue
About 500 pilot whales have died in mass strandings on New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands, the government said Tuesday after ruling out a rescue effort in the area's shark-filled waters.
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As 200 Whales Died In Australia, Here's What We Know About Mass Strandings
The death of about 200 pilot whales at a Tasmanian beach has renewed questions about what causes such mass strandings and whether they can be prevented.
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About 200 Pilot Whales Die After Being Stranded On Australia Beach
About 200 pilot whales have perished after being stranded on an exposed, surf-swept beach on the rugged west coast of Tasmania, Australian rescuers said Thursday.
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230 Pilot Whales Stranded In Australia, "About Half" Feared Dead
A pod of 230 pilot whales was found stranded on the rugged west coast of Tasmania Wednesday, with Australian officials saying only half appeared to be alive.
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Dozens Of Whales Strand At Notorious New Zealand Bay
Rescuers were racing Monday to save dozens of pilot whales that beached on a stretch of New Zealand coast notorious for mass strandings, wildlife officials said.
