World's Rarest Whale Washes Ashore in New Zealand
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Scientists in New Zealand are excited about a potential sighting of the elusive spade-toothed whale, a species rarely seen and never observed alive. If confirmed, this would be only the seventh specimen ever studied. The whale's remains are being analyzed to learn more about its characteristics and diet, with the involvement of local Maori people due to the whale's cultural significance. This discovery highlights the vast unknowns of ocean life.
Topics:world#conservation#marine-biology#new-zealand#rare-species#science-and-environment#spade-toothed-whale
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- 'World's rarest spade-toothed whale' washes up on New Zealand beach BBC.com
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