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In Tasmania, lots of whales are now dead.

This is the second time it happened.

Just two years ago, hundreds died.

This time, 226 whales got stuck on the beach.

They couldn't move.

This happens to two types of whales – pilot and sperm whales.

Scientists know it's a big problem.

The team is getting better at helping now.

But lots of whales are still dying.

About 200 died this time.

The scientists want to know why.

Pilot whales live in groups.

It's possible this is one of the problems.

The animals stay together in dangerous places too.

Perhaps young whales follow a sick whale onto the beaches.

This time scientists helped 32 animals to return to the sea.

The scientists "tag" the whales' backs.

This way they can watch them in the future.

It keeps the whales safe.

But it's possible these whales may come back.

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