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Lab Notes: Why do whales beach themselves?

Lab Notes: Why do whales beach themselves?

Update: 2025-08-26
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Every now and again, dozens or even hundreds of perfectly healthy looking whales strand themselves on a beach. Scientists have a few theories on why they do this. 

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Lab Notes: Why do whales beach themselves?

Lab Notes: Why do whales beach themselves?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation