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- Rare Whale Washes Up on New Zealand Beach, Providing Scientists with Unprecedented Research Opportunity
Rare Whale Washes Up on New Zealand Beach, Providing Scientists with Unprecedented Research Opportunity
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A rare species of beaked whales has been discovered on New Zealand's South Island. The specimen, which washed up on a remote beach, is believed to be one of the most intact specimens ever found, with only six known specimens existing in science before this discovery. This find offers a unique opportunity for scientists to study the whale and learn more about its diet, as previous sightings were not intact enough for analysis. The whale, estimated to be around five meters long, is considered the world's rarest whale, with only five previous sightings recorded in history. If confirmed, this specimen will be the first available for scientific dissection, providing a wealth of new information and insights into this mysterious species.
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- 1.Māori
- 2.DOC Coastal Otago
- 3.New Zealand Cetacean Tissue Archive
- 4.Te Rūnanga ō Ōtakou
- 5.University of Auckland
- 6.University of Exeter
- 7.Tūhura Otago Museum