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Shocking' levels of PCB chemicals in UK killer whale Lulu

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BBC News

Publication Date
2017-05-03

One of the UK's last killer whales was contaminated with "shocking" levels of a toxic chemical, scientists say. The animal, called Lulu, was found dead on the Isle of Tiree in Scotland last year after becoming entangled in fishing lines.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39738582