Scientists have discovered a rare new whale species within the waters stretching from Japan to Aleutian islands in Alaska. The new discovery shows just how much of the ocean is still yet to be explored and studied by humans. The new species which has not yet be named is approximately twenty four feet long as an adult. It has a slight different head shape and location of its dorsal fin as a Baird whale or the Arnoux beaked whale which are all in the genus and closely related.
The new found whale has not been seen or found alive. All of the specimens have either washed ashore or been caught by Japanese fishermen. Further research needs to be done to find a common ancestor between the rare whale and the Arnoux beaked whale. Now that the whale has been discovered scientist can work together to protect it.
It's fascinating that we're still discovering new species or common ancestors whether it's in the ocean or on land. Hopefully, scientists can figure out a plan on protecting them.
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