Even if you don't live near the ocean, you probably know that sometimes whales wasp up on shores.
It might be tragic and simply inconvenient, so people often try helping these animals when they can.
But why does it happen in the first place?
Sickness
Whales sometimes wash up on shores for a few reasons.
One reason is when they get sick or injured.
Just like people, whales can get diseases or have health problems that make it hard for them to swim properly.
This can cause them to end up on the beach.
Disorientation
Another reason is when they get disoriented or lost.
Whales use sound and other clues to navigate in the ocean, but sometimes they can get confused and swim in the wrong direction.
This can lead them to shallow waters and eventually to the shore.
Sometimes, young whales that are not fully developed or experienced can get separated from their families and end up stranded on the beach.
Storms
It's also possible that strong storms or rough seas can push whales toward the shore and make them unable to get back to deeper waters.
When whales wash up on the beach, it's usually a distressing situation because they are not built to survive out of the water for long.
Scientists and experts try their best to help stranded whales, but it can be very challenging to save them due to their size and the stress they experience.
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