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    Baby sperm whale rescued off La Union

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    Date
    October 3, 2016
    Author
    Elias, Jun
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    Classification code
    PS20161003_A-23
    Excerpt
    A wounded baby sperm whale was rescued off the shores of Barangay Carlatan in this city on Friday morning. The female whale, which weighs at least 100 kilos, is 6.5 feet long and has a body circumference of 45 inches, suffered injuries in its tail and left eye. City veterinary office chief Christopher Apillado said residents found the whale at around 4 a.m. He estimated it to be at least one year old.
    Citation
    Elias, J. (2016, October 3). Baby sperm whale rescued off La Union. Philippine Star, p. A-23.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/1308
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    Corporate Names
    Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
    Personal Names
    Apillado, Christopher
    Geographic Names
    San Fernando, La Union
    Subject
    aquatic mammals Injuries animal welfare search and rescue
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