ZAMBOANGA CITY–A male giant sperm whale or “cachalot” was found dead floating near Sacol Island located east of this city, an official said Friday. Dr. Arnedo Agbayani, Animal Health Division chief of the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVet), said they were not able to conduct necropsy to determine the cause of the whale’s death […]
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Trash kills 38-foot Sperm whale
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–Biodegradable waste and other toxic materials wantonly thrown by human beings to the sea caused the death of the 38-feet juvenile sperm whale. The dead whale was found dead in the coastline of Miranda , Babak, Island garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Saturday, December 17, 2017. Initial necropsy of the young […]