The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings
The rescue attempts of stranded whales and euthanasia considerations must include condition assessments of the individual involved, but this is challenged by our insufficient knowledge about the health statuses of these whales. Here, we describe three separate strandings of a young male killer whale...
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ftdtupubl:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/6a4f6f82-80dc-4dab-b24c-91084e7f3e9a 2023-11-05T03:43:12+01:00 The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings Alstrup, Aage Kristian Olsen Thøstesen, Charlotte Bie Hansen, Kirstin Anderson Sonne, Christian Kinze, Carl Christian Mikkelsen, Lars Thomsen, Annika Povlsen, Peter Larsen, Hanne Lyngholm Linder, Anne Cathrine Pagh, Sussie 2023 application/pdf https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/6a4f6f82-80dc-4dab-b24c-91084e7f3e9a https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121948 https://backend.orbit.dtu.dk/ws/files/327515011/animals_13_01948.pdf eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Alstrup , A K O , Thøstesen , C B , Hansen , K A , Sonne , C , Kinze , C C , Mikkelsen , L , Thomsen , A , Povlsen , P , Larsen , H L , Linder , A C & Pagh , S 2023 , ' The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings ' , Animals , vol. 13 , no. 12 , 1948 . https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121948 Behavior Euthanasia Killer whale Life stranding Rescue operation Strandings /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being article 2023 ftdtupubl https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121948 2023-10-11T23:02:19Z The rescue attempts of stranded whales and euthanasia considerations must include condition assessments of the individual involved, but this is challenged by our insufficient knowledge about the health statuses of these whales. Here, we describe three separate strandings of a young male killer whale ( Orcinus orca ) in shallow Danish waters during 2021-2022. During the first two stranding events, the whale exhibited remarkable behavior and, after refloating attempts and several kilometers of swimming, it returned to shallow water. This suggests that it actively chose to be in this shallow water, perhaps to ensure free airways and respiration. During the last stranding, it stayed in shallow water for 30 days, during which, euthanasia was considered due to its seemingly worsened condition, including a collapsed dorsal fin. However, suddenly, the whale swam away and, a year later, he was seen alive, confirming that euthanasia would have been the wrong decision. This case raises an important question as to when and under what circumstances active human interventions, such as refloating attempts, should be launched and when euthanasia should be carried out. Every stranding is unique and decisions should be based on thorough considerations of the animal's health and the chance of a successful rescue. Article in Journal/Newspaper Killer Whale Orca Orcinus orca Killer whale Technical University of Denmark: DTU Orbit Animals 13 12 1948 |
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Behavior Euthanasia Killer whale Life stranding Rescue operation Strandings /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being Alstrup, Aage Kristian Olsen Thøstesen, Charlotte Bie Hansen, Kirstin Anderson Sonne, Christian Kinze, Carl Christian Mikkelsen, Lars Thomsen, Annika Povlsen, Peter Larsen, Hanne Lyngholm Linder, Anne Cathrine Pagh, Sussie The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings |
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Behavior Euthanasia Killer whale Life stranding Rescue operation Strandings /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being |
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The rescue attempts of stranded whales and euthanasia considerations must include condition assessments of the individual involved, but this is challenged by our insufficient knowledge about the health statuses of these whales. Here, we describe three separate strandings of a young male killer whale ( Orcinus orca ) in shallow Danish waters during 2021-2022. During the first two stranding events, the whale exhibited remarkable behavior and, after refloating attempts and several kilometers of swimming, it returned to shallow water. This suggests that it actively chose to be in this shallow water, perhaps to ensure free airways and respiration. During the last stranding, it stayed in shallow water for 30 days, during which, euthanasia was considered due to its seemingly worsened condition, including a collapsed dorsal fin. However, suddenly, the whale swam away and, a year later, he was seen alive, confirming that euthanasia would have been the wrong decision. This case raises an important question as to when and under what circumstances active human interventions, such as refloating attempts, should be launched and when euthanasia should be carried out. Every stranding is unique and decisions should be based on thorough considerations of the animal's health and the chance of a successful rescue. |
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Alstrup, Aage Kristian Olsen Thøstesen, Charlotte Bie Hansen, Kirstin Anderson Sonne, Christian Kinze, Carl Christian Mikkelsen, Lars Thomsen, Annika Povlsen, Peter Larsen, Hanne Lyngholm Linder, Anne Cathrine Pagh, Sussie |
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Alstrup, Aage Kristian Olsen Thøstesen, Charlotte Bie Hansen, Kirstin Anderson Sonne, Christian Kinze, Carl Christian Mikkelsen, Lars Thomsen, Annika Povlsen, Peter Larsen, Hanne Lyngholm Linder, Anne Cathrine Pagh, Sussie |
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Alstrup, Aage Kristian Olsen |
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The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings |
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The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings |
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The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings |
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The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings |
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The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings |
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self-stranding behavior of a killer whale ( orcinus orca ) in inner danish waters and considerations concerning human interference in live strandings |
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https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/6a4f6f82-80dc-4dab-b24c-91084e7f3e9a https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121948 https://backend.orbit.dtu.dk/ws/files/327515011/animals_13_01948.pdf |
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Alstrup , A K O , Thøstesen , C B , Hansen , K A , Sonne , C , Kinze , C C , Mikkelsen , L , Thomsen , A , Povlsen , P , Larsen , H L , Linder , A C & Pagh , S 2023 , ' The Self-Stranding Behavior of a Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) in Inner Danish Waters and Considerations concerning Human Interference in Live Strandings ' , Animals , vol. 13 , no. 12 , 1948 . https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121948 |
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