Indonesian animal experts were preparing Thursday to conduct an autopsy on an 18-metre whale that died after washing up on a beach in Bali. Forensic experts are investigating the cause of its death. "We are still investigating the cause of death. We want to get a scientific explanation of whether it was because of pollution or plastic," local marine and fisheries official Permana Yudiarso told AFP.

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