Bryde’s whale ‘Mali’ dies from severe head, jaw injuries after impact
A Bryde’s whale was found dead on the Samut Prakan coast on August 30, with a post-mortem examination later finding that it died from severe impact injuries to its head and jaw. The 10.7-metre whale was discovered near a seawall in Bang Pu subdistrict, Mueang Samut Prakan district. A team of veterinarians and marine experts … The story Bryde’s whale ‘Mali’ dies from severe head, jaw injuries…
Bryde's whale 'Mali' perished due to severe head and jaw injuries sustained after a collision, according to post-mortem findings. The 10.7-meter-long juvenile male whale was discovered along the Samut Prakan coast on August 30. A team of veterinarians and marine experts conducted an examination the following day, uncovering significant injuries around the head, including bruising, internal bleeding, and a fractured upper jaw with embedded bone fragments.
The whale's stomach and intestines were also forced through its abdominal wall due to a severe blunt-force impact, leading to muscle and connective tissue damage along its side. The cause of death was determined to be severe trauma to the head and jaw, resulting in shock and blood loss.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) identified the whale as Mali, the sixth calf of a Bryde's whale named Kanya. In response to the incident, the DMCR recommended that fishing boats, tour operators, and transport vessels traveling through habitats of Bryde's whales in the upper Gulf of Thailand reduce their speed and maintain a safe distance from the animals.
The department advised vessels to stop safely, avoid approaching whales too closely, and refrain from crossing their path or suddenly heading towards groups of whales to prevent future collisions.
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