Blow fly larvae feed on decaying flesh - in this case the dead porpoise. Louise and Richard found ample egg and larvae specimens on areas of the body, including in the mouth, in the urogenital opening ...

A harbour porpoise has washed up on a beach in Hampshire ... They are protected animals and are identifiable by their small, triangular dorsal fin, with a dark grey back and lighter underbelly.

A bizarre looking creature has caused a stir on social media in recent days and its identity has now been revealed.