New species of sperm whale identified from fossils found in Gunma

Outlet: The Japan Times · Published 19/10/2026 09:11 UTC

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The species combines traits of ancient and modern sperm whales, and is the third new sperm whale species identified from fossils in Japan.

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Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/19/japan/society/japan-whale-fossils-new-species/
Published: 19/10/2026 09:11 UTC
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