Australian Officials Rescue 88 Whales From Worst Mass Beaching

In Tasmania, nearly 500 whales were found beached in a mass stranding event. Rescuers managed to save some, but many died, and four had to be euthanized. Efforts are underway to remove the decomposing carcasses. The cause of the stranding is unclear, but researchers suggest navigational errors or illness may be factors.

What was the initial number of whales found stranded on the coast of Tasmania?

• 500

• 380

• 480

• 450

How many whales were still being attempted to be saved four days after the stranding?

• 20

• 50

• 30

• 10

What was one of the main challenges faced by the rescuers?

• Lack of equipment

• Bad weather conditions

• Emotional and physical toll

• Insufficient manpower

What is the expected duration to remove all the whale carcasses?

• Several days

• A few hours

• One week

• A month

What is one possible reason researchers suggest for the whale stranding?

• Climate change

• Navigational error

• Pollution

• Predator attack