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Spade-Toothed Beaked Whales: A Deep Dive into the Lives of These Enigmatic Creatures

Spade-toothed Beaked Whale Physical Characteristics: Spade Toothed Beaked Whales Spade toothed beaked whales – The spade-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon traversii) is a medium-sized beaked whale with a distinctive spade-shaped snout and long, narrow teeth. It is one of the most enigmatic and least-studied species of beaked whales. Spade-toothed beaked whales are typically 13-16 feet (4-5 … Read more