Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.
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"When that happens, you often see gray whales in a more desperate search for new areas to feed."
— John Calambokidis , Academic
"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic."
— John Calambokidis , Academic
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Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.
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