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Scientists Just Dissected the World's Rarest Whale in New Zealand. Here's What They Found image

Last week, scientists conducted the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the rarest whale species on Earth. (New Zealand Department of Conservation)

 

Scientists Just Dissected the World's Rarest Whale in New Zealand. Here's What They Found

Only seven spade-toothed whales have ever been identified, and the species has never been seen alive. After one washed ashore last summer, researchers have made new discoveries—including that the animal had nine stomach chambers and vestigial teeth

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