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Three things to know about the Travers beaked whale, "the rarest in the world", of which a specimen has washed up in New Zealand

This species is "so rare that we practically know nothing about it," declared the New Zealand Department of Conservation. Never seen at sea and never found alive, it could this time reveal some secrets.

Stay tuned for updates on this fascinating discovery and learn more about the mysterious Travers beaked whale as scientists continue to unravel its mysteries.