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New hope for stranded whales in Florida [Life Lines]
Thursday, December 5, 2013 23:06
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Rescuers have been successful in coaxing some of the stranded pilot whales to deeper waters in the Everglades National Park (Florida). However this success is still marred by tragedy as eleven animals are now confirmed dead.
It is currently unclear why the whales beached themselves. Researchers are exploring many potential reasons including changing ocean currents and water temperatures as well as possible infections with Morbillivirus.
The situation remains tense as the animals that were led to deeper waters may return and end up stranded once again.
Source: http://scienceblogs.com/lifelines/2013/12/06/new-hope-for-stranded-whales-in-florida/
