Scientists discover new whale species

Mongabay
By Jeremy HanceFeb 13, 2014, 10:12 pm496 ptsHotTop
Beaked whales are incredibly elusive and rare, little-known to scientists and the public alike—although some species are three times the size of an elephant. Extreme divers, beaked whales have been recorded plunging as deep as 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) for over an hour. Few of the over 20 species are…

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