The Rare Whale with 9 Stomachs and Unique Teeth Discovered Alive

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The Rare Whale with 9 Stomachs and Unique Teeth Discovered Alive
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The rarest whale, the spade-toothed whale, with only seven known specimens and never seen alive, was recently dissected in New Zealand, revealing new insights into its anatomy, vestigial teeth, and stomach structure, highlighting the importance of combining indigenous and scientific knowledge for conservation.

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