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First Living Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whales Discovered Off Baja

11/22/2025

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Researchers first observed living ginkgo-toothed beaked whales after a 2020 search triggered by echolocation signals off Baja California, Mexico.
The whales were identified through a biopsy, marking the first confirmation from living individuals.
The Marine Mammal Science study shows these deep-diving mammals are more common in the North Pacific.
Researchers aim to study other beaked whale species and assess their vulnerability to human activities.

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Researchers first observed living ginkgo-toothed beaked whales after a 2020 search triggered by echolocation signals off Baja California, Mexico.
The whales were identified through a biopsy, marking the first confirmation from living individuals.
The Marine Mammal Science study shows these deep-diving mammals are more common in the North Pacific.
Researchers aim to study other beaked whale species and assess their vulnerability to human activities.