Why Are Pilot Whales Dying?

Sanjay Verma

19 July, 2023

A group of 55 pilot whales died off the coast of Tragh Mhor in Scotland.

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It was one of the largest groups of whales ever found on this coast. It is believed that due to the increasing temperature of the ocean, whales are being affected.

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Rescue workers were called after a group of pilot whales were found stranded on a beach in northwest Scotland on Sunday.

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During the rescue operation, it was found that only 15 whales were alive, the rest had died.

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Rescue workers said, there is a possibility that a female whale has come to the coast side due to the problem of giving birth to her baby.

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Causing the other whales in the group to follow behind.

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Pilot whales are known to have strong social bonds.

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