Pilot whales

When a whale is out of water, its weight starts to crush its lungs and other important organs.

This beached Southern right whale needs to be refloated as soon as possible.

Another danger comes from their blubber – a thick layer of fat under their skin. It quickly causes beached whales to overheat. Whales need to stay cool and moist. Can you think how rescuers could help them?

bottlenose whale

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