Omura's whale carcass found in Singapore last year sheds light on lesser-known species
A dead whale found floating off Singapore last year is helping scientists piece together the story of one of the world's least-understood whale species. Researchers are now revealing new findings from the rare discovery. Measuring 10.6 metres nose to tail, the male Omura's whale is believed to have reached his late teens. Evidence suggests a powerful impact that sheared off its tail. Scientists also found broken bones and signs of haemorrhaging — injuries consistent with a ship strike. Found in warm waters across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Omura's whale feeds by filtering tiny marine life through baleen plates. Caitlin Ng reports.
A dead whale found floating off Singapore last year is helping scientists piece together the story of one of the world's least-understood whale species. Researchers are now revealing new findings from the rare discovery. Measuring 10.6 metres nose to tail, the male Omura's whale is believed to have reached his late teens. Evidence suggests a powerful impact that sheared off its tail. Scientists also found broken bones and signs of haemorrhaging — injuries consistent with a ship strike. Found in warm waters across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Omura's whale feeds by filtering tiny marine life through baleen plates. Caitlin Ng reports.
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