Biologists Studying Gray Whale Mystery
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Alaskan biologists are working to help solve a deep mystery surrounding gray whales hunted by Native groups in Chukotka, Russia. For decades, hunters have described occasionally harvesting foul smelling whales that sickened anyone who ate the meat. In the last ten years, the problem appears to be increasing.
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Correction: This article is by Alaska Public Radio Network, not Khady Beye as was previously bylined.
