51 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia
Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds, so when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest usually follow, experts say.
Euthanasia only answer for exhausted whales
70 have been successfully rescued and made it back out to sea.
270 whales stranded on Tasmanian sandbar
Twenty-five are already dead but a rescue is being planned.