They are responsible for performing necropsies to determine the cause of death of stranded whales. (channelislands.noaa.gov)
After biologists from Katmai National Park and Preserve performed a field necropsy on 868, his remains were left where he had collapsed and died. (nps.gov)
The characteristic gross lesions at necropsy consist of disseminated focal necrosis and hemorrhages. (merckvetmanual.com)