2023年7月13日 · While some species are well-known and frequently encountered, hidden gems are waiting to be unveiled—rare and elusive creatures that add an air of mystique to our planet’s marine ecosystems. In this article, we embark on an exploration of …

2022年12月8日 · Humans spent three centuries slaughtering whales around the world. Now we're trying to undo the damage and help them bounce back.

Spade-toothed beaked whales (Mesoplodon traversii ), aka Bahamondi’s or Traver’s beaked whales, are so rare that they have yet to be seen alive and only recently have scientists confirmed that a five-meter specimen found alongside its male offspring two years ago belonged to the rarest species of whales.

2024年12月3日 · Beaked whales are the ocean’s deepest divers for food, and the spade-toothed may rarely surface, adding to its mystery. The assembled scientists on Monday included a few who had traveled from abroad to see the whale, which was put in …

These rare whales often make it into the news—and for good reason. Migaloo is the only-known albino humpback whale and Iceberg is the first white killer whale spotted in the wild. But while these whales are indeed beautiful and rare, it’s important to note that

In this list, we delve into the top ten rarest whales, from the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale to the elusive Spade-toothed Whale. Discover fascinating facts about these remarkable creatures, their populations, and the challenges they face in their natural habitats.

2024年7月17日 · No one has ever recorded a live sighting of the spade-toothed whale, but experts say the dolphin-like creature found earlier this month is "no doubt" a member of the elusive species

2024年12月16日 · When a 16-foot, 3,000-pound mystery whale washed ashore on the South Island of New Zealand in July, even the world’s foremost cetacean experts were taken aback.

2024年7月18日 · Everything science currently knows about the spade-toothed whale (Mesoplodon traversii) comes from two partial skulls, a jawbone, a few teeth, and three specimens washed up dead on beaches. It’s one of 21 species of beaked whale (family Ziphiidae) and there are only subtle differences – in size, teeth, beaks, and colour – between them all.

2024年12月5日 · Scientists in New Zealand conduct the first-ever dissection of the rare spade-toothed whale, uncovering insights into its mysterious life and biology.