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Exploring the Extraordinary Diversity of Cetaceans

10/8/2025

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Cetaceans display remarkable diversity, with over 90 whale and dolphin species.
The narwhal, known as the unicorn of the sea, has a tusk used for communication and environmental sensing.
The Amazon river dolphin (boto) is pink and robust, with flexible necks enabling movement through flooded forests.
Beaked whales, including Cuvier’s beaked whale, are deep-diving specialists, with dives exceeding 3,600 meters.

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Story summary

Cetaceans display remarkable diversity, with over 90 whale and dolphin species.
The narwhal, known as the unicorn of the sea, has a tusk used for communication and environmental sensing.
The Amazon river dolphin (boto) is pink and robust, with flexible necks enabling movement through flooded forests.
Beaked whales, including Cuvier’s beaked whale, are deep-diving specialists, with dives exceeding 3,600 meters.