3D model of the inflatable pilot whale used for live stranding training (IMAGE)

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3D model of the inflatable pilot whale used for live stranding training

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3D model (generated from Scaniverse) of the inflatable pilot whale used for live stranding training. (a) Reference assessment against known length (5.0 meters), and straight-line measurement of the whale at 4.40 meters. (b) Side profile of whale for reference and display shape of inflatable. (c) Simulated measurement of anterior flipper length. (d) Simulated measurement 1004 of dorsal fin height. (e) Simulated measurement of (half) tail fluke width. Credit: Cottrell et al., 2025.

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Cottrell et al., 2025.

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