Marine experts have confirmed the discovery of a Longman’s beaked whale washed up on a Thai beach, marking the first known sighting of this rare species in the country. The whale, which normally lives far out in deep ocean waters, is seldom seen near land. Scientists carefully examined the animal to gather data that could help explain why it ended up ashore. Such strandings are often linked to illness, disorientation or environmental disturbances. Conservation groups say the discovery provides a