Mass Strandings of Whales1. The tide goes out suddenly,【T1】
1 the whales【T1】
22. Mass strandings linked to parasitesa. Evidence: Stranded animals infested with many parasitesb. Example: Worms found in the ears of dead whalesWhales rely heavily on their hearing to 【T2】
3【T2】
4This type of infestation can be very harmful3. Mass strandings related to toxins or poisonsToxins【T3】
5 from plants or animals 【T3】
6The whale ingests these toxinsWhether leading to stranding or not depends upon the toxin【T4】
7【T4】
84. Mass strandings caused by following their prey ashoreExample:【T5】
9whales beached after following the squid ashore 【T5】
10Not true for most mass strandingsThe animals' stomach【T6】
11 reveal most had not been feeding 【T6】
125. Mass strandings linked to humansA growing concern: loud【T7】
13made by humans cause strandings 【T7】
14Noises caused by【T8】
15are of particular concern【T8】
166. Mass strandings related to group【T9】
17 【T9】
18Whales follow【T10】
19 leaders ashore【T10】
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