Southern right whale calves found dead on Argentina's Patagonian coast, bacteria suspected
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Dozens of southern right whale calves have been found dead along Argentina’s Patagonian coast, raising alarm among marine biologists and conservationists. The bodies were discovered during routine surveys of the region’s coastal waters, where the species is known to congregate.
Scientists are now probing a possible bacterial infection as the cause of the unusually high mortality rate. The investigation follows an exceptionally deadly season for the calves, prompting researchers to examine environmental samples and health indicators for signs of disease.
Dozens of southern right whale calves have been found dead on Argentina's Patagonian coast, and scientists are investigating a possible bacterial infection.
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