Two skeletons now known to be spade-toothed beaked whales were misidentified by conservationists in 2010The spade-toothed beaked whale is so rare that nobody has seen one alive, but scientists acquire proof the species still exists.
Two skeletons were identified as belonging to the species after a 17-foot whale and her calf beached themselves in original Zealand in 2010. Scientists hope the discovery will provide insights into the species and into ocean ecosystems.
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Source: theguardian.com