A female Risso dolphin was found washed up dead on Kirk Michael beach last week.
Government says the juvenile was 2.3 metres long and had no obvious signs of injuries.
The rare stranding was reported to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and the Manx Wildlife Trust, before being removed from the beach.
Once the cause of death has been established, the skeleton will be preserved and presented to the Manx Museum to help people learn more about the species.
Mountain Road closed after snow
The Mountain Road is shut this morning because of snow and icy conditions.
Two Manxman crossings called off
Two ferry sailings have been called off in the face of bad weather later this week.
New warning for coastal overtopping at high tide
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning for coastal overtopping tonight.
Government wants to re-roof governor's home
The Department of Infrastructure has applied for permission to re-roof the governor's home.
EVF to roll out body cameras to all Island stores
A chain of garages around the Island says all its staff will be wearing body cameras from this week.
Good news for Island's Vinted sellers!
The government's declared victory over Vinted after restoring the platform's mail for Island users.
Ferry sailings under threat this week
The Steam Packet Company says bad weather is threatening sailings later this week.
Mountain Road gritting gets underway
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll be gritting the Mountain Road this afternoon.
