Scientists Spot Beaked Whale Believed to Be New Species

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By MongabayDec 14, 2020, 2:17 pm147 pts
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts When a trio of beaked whales surfaced off Mexico's Pacific coast, researchers thought they'd found the elusive Perrin's beaked whale (Mesoplodon perrini), an endangered species that's never been officially sighted alive. But upon closer inspection, the researchers realized they may…

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