carcass
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Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
A whale carcass was reportedly spotted on Thursday off the Danish island of Anholt, located between Denmark and Sweden.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Some birds traveled up to 155 kilometers in a single day, flying in direct paths toward places where a carcass was likely to appear, even though the exact timing of a kill cannot be predicted.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
Because deer are smaller and can be eaten more quickly, this change reduces the amount of time cougars spend at a carcass, lowering the chance that wolves will show up.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
Immediately, the Sitka came alongside Endurance and, with a whale carcass acting as a bumper between the two vessels in the heavy waves, piloted the ship into Grytviken.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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