Spade-toothed Whale This makes it rare!

The rarest whale, the spade-toothed whale, recently washed ashore in New Zealand.

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Spade-toothed whales are known for their distinctive spade-like teeth.

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This species, never seen alive before, was found in southern Otago province.

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The whale's remains were identified by New Zealand's Department of Conservation and Te Papa museum.

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Genetic samples are being analyzed by the University of Auckland to confirm the species.

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The spade-toothed whale species was first documented in 1874.

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Initial discoveries were based on skeletal remains found in New Zealand and Chile.

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The spade-toothed whale has large tusks that curve up and over the beak and aid them to primarily feed on deep-water squid.

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The habitat of the spade-toothed whale is likely confined to the South Pacific region.

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Spade-toothed Whale This makes it rare!

Spade-toothed Whale This makes it rare!

The rarest whale, the spade-toothed whale, recently washed ashore in New Zealand.

Spade-toothed whales are known for their distinctive spade-like teeth.

This species, never seen alive before, was found in southern Otago province.

The whale's remains were identified by New Zealand's Department of Conservation and Te Papa museum.

Genetic samples are being analyzed by the University of Auckland to confirm the species.

The spade-toothed whale species was first documented in 1874.

Initial discoveries were based on skeletal remains found in New Zealand and Chile.

The spade-toothed whale has large tusks that curve up and over the beak and aid them to primarily feed on deep-water squid.

The habitat of the spade-toothed whale is likely confined to the South Pacific region.

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