Dead baby belugas mystify experts
By Brian Daly, QMI Agency
Friday, September 21, 2012 4:14:40 EDT PM
The carcass of a whale was found on the banks of the St. Lawrence River to Baie-des-Sables, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saturday, May 19, 2012. (QMI Agency)
Photo: The carcass of a whale was found on the banks of the St. Lawrence River to Baie-des-Sables, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saturday, May 19, 2012. (QMI Agency)
MONTREAL - At least 15 dead baby beluga whales have washed up on the shores of the lower St. Lawrence River since July, leaving scientists mystified.
University of Montreal animal specialists, who have been monitoring belugas for 30 years, suspect environmental toxins but say they can't be sure of the cause.
"Usually, there are up to three beluga calf carcasses each summer," said Dr. Stephane Lair, a veterinary scientist at the university...
