Whales are dying, but wind turbines are not the primary cause. A wildlife veterinarian, Jennifer Bloodgood, shares her expertise on investigating whale strandings.
When a whale dies, it decomposes quickly, making necropsies challenging. The process starts within hours, and the animal's blubber can trap heat, turning internal organs to mush.
Bloodgood, a wildlife veterinarian with New York state and Cornell Wildlife Health Lab, emphasizes the importance of prompt necropsies to uncover key clues about the whale's death.
No blame should be placed on wind turbines for whale deaths.
Author's summary: Whale deaths are a complex issue requiring prompt investigation.