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Arabian Sea humpback whale unique subspecies

MUSCAT, OCT 8Arabian Sea humpback whales represent a distinct evolutionary lineage and could potentially be recognised as a fourth subspecies of humpback whale, according to a new genetic study.The research, led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in collaboration with the Environment Society of Oman (ESO), the Environment Authority and other local and international partners, marks a significant milestone in more than 25 years of research on the Arabian Sea humpback whale population.Published in Frontiers…

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