A juvenile humpback whale measuring approximately 28 feet in length was found dead on Nisqually Beach in Oregon, USA. Preliminary observations indicate the animal was emaciated, leading marine biologists to speculate that malnutrition may have resulted from food shortages or ecological changes. Humpback whales rely on krill and other plankton for sustenance, and rising ocean temperatures and acidification driven by climate change could disrupt the stability of their food chain.
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