Whales floating upside-down off Australia are just exhausted, scientists say

Scientists have finally explained why whales are sometimes seen floating upside-down along Australian coasts — they are simply exhausted and resting. Researchers are urging the public to leave the animals alone when spotted in this position. The finding resolves a long-standing mystery about the unusual behaviour of these marine mammals.

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