Stranding of a Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) in Southern Texas with comments on stomach contents (original) (raw)

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The paper discusses the stranding of a Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) on South Padre Island, Texas, where partial stomach contents were collected. Analysis of the stomach contents revealed the presence of squid beaks, Nematoda, a mango seed, a corncob, and coal-like material, highlighting a new prey item (Loligo peali) for this species. This finding contributes to the understanding of the diet of Cuvier's beaked whales and raises awareness of the ingestion of non-prey items.