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Australian Whales May Have Died of Disorientation
Oct 29 2005, Irani

The whales in the southern Australian state of Tasmania are dying. They are probably becoming disoriented in confusing coastal waters, according to officials. About 110 stranded whales have died till date. The long-finned pilot whales died after two...

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