What is killing whale calves in Patagonia? bacteria under suspicion
- Published on 25/09/2026 - 23:00 GMT+2 Hundreds of southern right whale calves have died in recent months in Argentine Patagonia, in an episode that has put scientists and authorities on alert.
- Initial investigations point to a bacterial infection as a possible cause of an exceptionally high mortality rate this season.
- Just this week, dozens of dead whale calves have appeared on beaches in the province of Chubut, in southern Argentina.
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- Published on 25/09/2026 - 23:00 GMT+2 Hundreds of southern right whale calves have died in recent months in Argentine Patagonia, in an episode that has put scientists and authorities on alert.
- Initial investigations point to a bacterial infection as a possible cause of an exceptionally high mortality rate this season.
- Just this week, dozens of dead whale calves have appeared on beaches in the province of Chubut, in southern Argentina.
Sources: Euronews