A female gray whale, weighing 39 feet, was found washed ashore at Dockweiler State Beach in California, prompting an investigation into its death. The whale showed signs of malnutrition and a high lice infestation, suggesting poor health. Blood and tissue samples are being analyzed, but results will take time. Bite marks were observed, possibly from predators. Gray whales, identified as a 'species of concern,' face unusual mortality rates affected by environmental changes and decreased food availability during migration, especially with diminishing ice shelves in Alaska.
A gray whale found at Dockweiler State Beach shows signs of malnutrition, with lice indicative of health issues, but researchers are investigating the cause of death.
Officials are analyzing blood and tissue samples from the whale to determine its health issues, which may reveal a cause of death, including toxin levels.
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