Incredible photos show dingoes feasting on stranded whale calves on K’gari
New photos have emerged of dingoes feasting on humpback calves that stranded and died on K’gari.
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Incredible photos have emerged of dingoes feasting on the carcasses of two humpback whale calves stranded on the beach of K’gari.
It come as the annual migration of the humpback whales begins off the coast of Hervey Bay.
On June 29, 2024, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service responded to two stranded neonatal humpback whale calves on the world heritage listed island.
Rangers received a report of a dead calf stranded about 7.30am south of the Cathedrals.
The second calf was alive when it stranded around 8am at Brown Rocks.
The animal had shark bites near its rear dorsal and was humanely euthanised following veterinary advice due to animal welfare issues.
Rangers moved both whales off the beach and above the dunes.
“Whale calves can strand for different reasons including poor health or injury,” a Department of Environment and Science said.
“Baby whales can also strand if separated from their mothers and they cannot survive without them.
“Whenever a whale strands, people are advised to stay away from the animal.
“Whales can carry zoonotic diseases, so people are advised never to touch them.”
People must be aware that if a whale is stranded in shallow water, sharks may be present. People may feel compelled to assist the animal, but personal safety must come first.”
All sightings of stranded marine life, including whales, can be reported to DES on 1300 130 372 or to the relevant council.
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