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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 13 MIN

Lab Notes: Why do whales beach themselves?

from The Science Show - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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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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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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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