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Pitman, Robert L., Van Helden, Anton L., Best, Peter B., Pym, A. (Tony) |
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Marine Mammal Science; Jul2006, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p744-755, 12p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Illustration, 1 Chart, 1 Map |
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The article presents information on Shepherd's beaked whale (Tasmacetus shepherdi) basd on stranding reports. Shepherd's beaked whale, one of the least known cetaceans in the world, is currently represented by approximately 42 stranding records and 5 unconfirmed live sightings. Most of the strandings have been from New Zealand, but also the Juan Fernandez Islands, Argentina, Tristan da Cunha, and Australia. A stranding reported from the South Sandwich Islands was actually a probable at-sea sighting near Shag Rocks. Although there have been five published accounts of possible live sightings of the whale, all lack convincing details. To add to the confusion, there have been discrepancies in the published accounts about the color patterning of shepherdi. |
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