A new species of ancient dolphin has been discovered and it boasts "unique" tusk-like teeth that indicate the existence of a feeding strategy in marine mammals that was previously unknown to science, researchers said.
The scientists have named the newly identified species Nihohae matakoi (pronounced: nee-ho-ha-eh ma-ta-koy), according to a study describing the specimen in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Ancient Dolphin Discovered With Teeth Spikes 'Unlike Any Seen Today'
The scientists have named the newly identified species Nihohae matakoi (pronounced: nee-ho-ha-eh ma-ta-koy), according to a study describing the specimen in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Ancient Dolphin Discovered With Teeth Spikes 'Unlike Any Seen Today'
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