128 pilot whales have died in two mass strandings in WA in the past 18 months, and scientists are looking for answers.Tests on a number of dead pilot whales ruled out common infections, but found salmonella, which hasn't been seen in pilot whales previously...
Article:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-25/mass-pilot-whale-strandings-salmonella-detected/104643674
Radio Interview with Dr Holly Raudino:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/perth-mornings/investigation-into-whale-strandings-wa/104643142
Cetal Fauna facebook group post:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CetalFauna/posts/8760330334087101/