Sydney: Dozens of pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia on Wednesday. The whales were first spotted by a passerby around 9:00 am local time, and by the time rescuers arrived, many of the whales were already dead.
The remaining whales were refloated, but several of them died later. The cause of the stranding is not yet known, but experts believe that it may have been caused by a number of factors, including a change in the water temperature or a disturbance in the ocean floor.
Pilot whales are social animals that live in pods of up to 100 individuals. They are typically found in coastal waters, but they can also travel long distances. Strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon, but they are often fatal.
The death of these whales is a tragedy, and it is a reminder of the fragility of these animals. It is important to understand the factors that can lead to strandings so that we can take steps to prevent them in the future.