2006-12-07 02:01:52 · 8 answers · asked by stone 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
No one knows for sure but the US Navy has been ordered not to use sonar in some cases because it interferes with whales.
1) inner ear parasites
2)Internal compass is malfunctioning
3)Lost and confused by tides
4)Sonar interferring with communications
5)Social animals that stay with a sick mate even in shallow water
2006-12-07 03:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Pilot Whales feed predominantly on squid. Tuna and Pilot Whales are frequently found in the same area. This is probably because they share a common diet (squid) rather than that the Pilot Whale feeds on tuna. Pilot Whales are more susceptible than most species to beaching. It is possible that squid spawning close to shore attract Pilot Whales and cause them to beach."
This from Wikipedia, the free, online encyclopedia at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_whale
Hope this helps!
2006-12-07 10:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by cfpops 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theyre not very good pilots.
2006-12-07 10:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they get confused, and get stuck in shallow water, then when the tide goes out they become beached. i dont think they do it on purpose.
you would think its 2006, why dont they get GPS fitted?
2006-12-07 10:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by chuff_chutney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their inbuilt direction finder get confused
2006-12-07 10:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cos they lost the plot and get to work
2006-12-07 10:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by julie t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a theory that it has to do with the sonar we use in our subs.
2006-12-07 10:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by SLASH 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
still fighting for the japs, after kami kazi training.
2006-12-07 13:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by advocate172000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋