Two sperm whales have washed up dead on a beach in the UK, sparking concern among marine conservationists..
The whales, which are both believed to be male, were found on Skegness Beach in Lincolnshire on Friday, February 17..
One of the whales was around 40 feet in length and weighed an estimated 20 tonnes, while the other was slightly smaller at around 35 feet..
The cause of death is not yet known, but experts are investigating whether the whales may have become stranded after getting lost or disoriented..
Sperm whales are the largest members of the toothed whale family and are found in all oceans around the world. They are known for their deep diving abilities, and can reach depths of up to 3,000 feet..
The whales’ deaths come just a few weeks after a sperm whale was found dead on a beach in Norfolk..
The UK government has launched an investigation into the deaths of the whales, and is working with the Zoological Society of London to determine the cause..
The deaths of the whales have raised concerns among marine conservationists, who are calling for more to be done to protect these animals..
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) charity said that the deaths of the whales were a .
