Scientists gather to decode puzzle of world's rarest whale

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 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.
Since 1872, only seven were ever seen: World's rarest whale goes under the surgeon's knife
The spade-toothed whale, Mesoplodon traversi, is the world's rarest whale. Since 1872, only seven specimens have been found, and none have ever been sighted alive at sea. Almost nothing is known about this species, making it one of the most poorly known large mammalian species of modern times.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand scientists begin dissecting rare spade-toothed whale
Scientists in New Zealand have begun dissecting what is considered the rarest whale in the world, a species so elusive that only seven of the animals have ever been documented.
Scientists dissect ‘rarest of the rare’ whale that washed ashore in New Zealand
The week-long dissection offers a unique opportunity to study a deep-sea mammal that has never been seen alive.
World’s Rarest Whale Studied in Groundbreaking New Zealand Research
The dissection, conducted alongside Māori iwi members, honors the whale as a sacred “taonga” (treasure) and includes traditional blessings. Key findings could shed light on ocean biodiversity and even offer insights relevant to human health.
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.
This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries
But on Monday a small group of scientists and cultural experts in New Zealand clustered around a near-perfectly preserved spade-toothed whale hoping to decode decades of mystery. “I can’t tell you how extraordinary it is,
More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand by people lifting them on sheets
Officials praised as "incredible" the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pilot whales.
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New Zealanders help to save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach
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 ...