Pregnant Sperm Whale Euthanized Ashore
From Times Wire Reports
A pregnant pygmy sperm whale was euthanized after washing up in shallow waters off Cape Cod, marine experts said.
Experts were investigating whether the 870-pound whale, which was almost full term when it came ashore at West Dennis Beach, was ill or experiencing pregnancy complications and unable to swim away.
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