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Dec 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Whale on the Shore: What Happens Next?

A young fin whale washed up near Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2024. The cold weather made it hard for scientists to figure out why she died. They checked for signs of sickness, hunger, or injuries from ships but found nothing clear. The whale stayed on the shore, frozen in place, as people came to

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