After learning about the
pilot whales and dolphins
that died on Cape Cod recently, I was pleased to see this story in the news. On Tuesday,
110 pilot whales stranded themselves on
New Zealands South Island. While the whales lied helplessly for nearly 24 hours, volunteers spritzed them to keep
them moist. Finally, rescuers used high tide to push the animals back into the ocean. Although 15 of the whales died,
officials claimed the remaining whales appeared healthy despite the ordeal. This part of New Zealand sees frequent
strandings by pilot whales, although researchers dont know why.
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