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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mass stranding of whales on Scottish beach caused by loyalty to their pod, report finds

Fifty-five long-finned pilot whales stranded on Isle of Lewis in 2023 died because the pod followed a female experiencing difficult birth, driven by their strong social cohesion and protective behavior.
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

Rare 2-headed snake born at Bay Area pet store has died

A rare two-headed California kingsnake named Angel and Zeke, born one in 100,000, died one day before its first birthday after reaching 18 inches.
Science
fromHigh Country News
8 months ago

Meet LA's detective for dead marine mammals - High Country News

Keith Matassa is studying the cause of rising marine mammal deaths along California's coasts, focusing on necropsies to understand the issue.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

6 whales found dead in Bay Area in 1 week as authorities scramble for answers

A sudden increase in gray whale deaths has raised concerns among scientists and authorities in the San Francisco Bay area.
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