Beluga whale found dead south of Anchorage will help scientists better understand the endangered animals27 May 2021Girdwood, Alaska, United States The beluga had a ruptured intestine probably related to parasites, which were found in the whale’s abdomen, lungs and kidneys, Burek said. The parasites likely led to an entanglement within a section of the intestines, leading it to rupture. “Very unusual,” Burek said. “I’ve never seen anything like that before.” |