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Mass Pilot Whale Stranding in Scotland
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Over 50 pilot whales died in a mass stranding off the coast of the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, with post-mortem examinations ongoing to determine the cause. The largest recorded incident in Scotland since 2011, the whales may have followed a female who endured a difficult birth. Pilot whales struggle on land due to organ damage and reduced blood circulation, with the last mass stranding occurring in 2011.
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How might the mass stranding impact the local ecosystem and marine life on the Isle of Lewis?
What insights can be gained from studying the post-mortem examinations of the pilot whales to improve our understanding of their behavior and survival on land?
What measures can be taken to prevent future mass strandings of pilot whales in Scotland?
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