World's Rarest Whale Washes Ashore in New Zealand

A rare spade-toothed whale, one of the world's least known and most elusive marine mammals, has washed up on a beach in New Zealand's South Island. This discovery could provide scientists with a unique opportunity to study the species, which has never been seen alive and is known from only a few specimens. The whale has been preserved for examination, and genetic testing will confirm its identification. This event could lead to significant scientific breakthroughs regarding the whale's diet, habitat, and population.