Beaked whale
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Beaked whales are members of the cetacean family Ziphiidae, noted as being one of the least-known groups of mammals because of their deep-sea habitat, reclusive behavior and apparent low abundance. On
All known beaked whales as of 2007
Blainville's beaked whale
Arnoux's beaked whale
Ginkgo-toothed beaked whale
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The ginkgo-toothed beaked whale is a poorly known species of beaked whale named for the unusual shape of its dual teeth. It is a fairly typical-looking species, but is notable for males not having any
Beaked whale
…in late 2020 of the possible discovery of a new beaked whale species off the coast of Mexico. In June 2024, the sighted whale was confirmed to be a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale via genetic analysis of a skin biopsy. This was the first time the ginkgo-toothed whale was documented alive. Beaked whales are moderate in size, ranging…
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A ginkgo-toothed beaked whale skull located at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan.