Rare Spade-Toothed Whale Discovered on New Zealand Beach Sparks Scientific and Cultural Interest
A spade-toothed whale was found on a New Zealand beach, offering researchers a rare chance to study the elusive species. Discovered at the mouth of the Taiari River, the whale is only the seventh of its kind identified since 1872. This sacred species, significant to local Māori culture, will be examined through a collaboration between scientists and the Māori iwi.
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