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Joe Scott on MSNOpinion

Why whales explode after they die

When whales die, the same process that bloats any dead animal begins—but on a massive scale. Trapped gases from decomposition build up inside their huge bodies, sealed in by thick blubber and pressure ...
Exploding whales—they boast a fairly brief, but dramatic history on the internet. Of course, who could forget this horrifying, totally disgusting, but oddly compelling video of a sperm whale carcass ...
When a whale dies, its body can turn into a ticking time bomb. This video explains why whales explode, the science behind the buildup of gases, and some of the most infamous cases that shocked the ...