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Earlier this week, 157 whales were found beached near Arthur River on the island. Despite the best efforts of authorities, they were unable to refloat any of the animals - which can weigh anywhere ...

The last mass stranding of false killer whales in Tasmania occurred 50 years ago, in June 1974, when a pod of 160 to 170 was found at Black River Beach on the island’s northern coast. It remains ...

Whales on the beach at Arthur River. Picture NRE Tasmania. "If it is determined there is a need for help from the general public, a request will be made through various avenues.

Experts including veterinarians were at the scene near the Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwestern coast where 157 whales were discovered on an exposed surf beach on Tuesday afternoon, the ...

Experts including veterinarians were at the scene near the Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwestern coast where 157 whales were discovered on an exposed surf beach on Tuesday afternoon, the ...

In this photo provided by Jocelyn Flint, false killer whales are stranded, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, on a remote beach on near Arthur River inAustralia's island state of Tasmania.