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Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world’s rarest whale in ‘extraordinary’ New Zealand study
Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale species.
Scientists Examine Rare Spade-Tooth Whale: Key Discoveries Unveiled
Scientists in New Zealand are conducting the first-ever dissection of a complete spade-toothed whale, one of the rarest whale species globally.
World’s rarest whale to undergo study for first time in New Zealand
A whale species scientists know next to nothing about will undergo the first full dissection in New Zealand after washing ashore this summer.
Rarest Whale Mysteries To Be Uncovered in 'Unbelievable' Study
Scientists met today to dissect the world's seventh known male spade-toothed whale, which washed up near a fishing village in New Zealand.
Since 1872, only seven were ever seen: World's rarest whale goes under the surgeon's knife
New Zealand scientists have begun dissecting a spade-toothed whale, considered the rarest whale in the world, marking the first time researchers have been able to study a complete specimen. On Monday,
New Zealand Scientists Dissect World's Rarest Whale
New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented.
Scientists Seek to Uncover the Mystery of the World’s Rarest Whale
A group of scientists in New Zealand will conduct the first dissection of the mystery spade-toothed whale, which is the rarest in the world.
Why Scientists Are Dissecting The World's Rarest Whale
Getty Images While scientists know a lot about many whale species there is one that continues to evade them. The spade-toothed whale is the world's rarest whale and scientists have just stumbled upon one.
World's rarest whale examined by scientists in New Zealand
An extremely rare spade-toothed beaked whale is being examined by researchers in New Zealand. Only seven of its kind have ever been found and almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species.
Scientists to learn more about world's 'rarest whale'
A spade-toothed whale that washed up in New Zealand in July 2024 is about to be studied, and scientists hope to learn more about how they can help it survive.
The world’s rarest whale will be dissected — here’s why it’s so important
It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species.
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New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets
Four of the pilot whales died, New Zealand’s conservation agency said. New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot and pilot whales are especially prolific stranders. A team was monitoring ...
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Dozens of pilot whales die at notorious New Zealand beach
At least 31 pilot whales have died after a mass stranding at a New Zealand beach known to be a notorious spot for whale deaths. Wildlife officials said the pod was first spotted on Thursday ...
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World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
Rangers Jim Fyfe and Tūmai Cassidy walk alongside what is believed to be a rare spade-toothed whale, on July 5, 2024, after its was found washed ashore on a beach near Otago, New Zealand.