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Blainville’s beaked whale

Mesoplodon densirostris

Blainville's beaked whale

Blainville’s beaked whale

See all species With its steeply arched jaw, Blainville’s beaked whale is both striking and easily recognisable. Known for its unmistakable arch, Blainville’s beaked whale’s lower jaw curves sharply upwards. Especially striking, the male’s arch is topped with prominent tusks that point upwards past the upper jaw. Denser than elephant ivory, these distinctive features have…

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Underwater sounds could be from new whale species

Researchers on board a research vessel sailing the waters near the South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, and Antarctic Peninsula have identified a unique whale song that could well come from a new species of whale. The team investigating the sound included researchers from WDC’s Latin America office in Argentina. The signal, known as the…

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