15-year-old skeleton of whale found in private farm in Kasaragod
1 year, 4 months ago

15-year-old skeleton of whale found in private farm in Kasaragod

The Hindu  

The Forest department has seized the skeleton of a whale that was kept in a shed at a private farm at Kanwatheertha, Manjeshwar, in Kasaragod. Mr. Ashraf said that the person got the skeleton from a fisherman. Mr. Ashraf said that there are 16 whales mentioned in the Wildlife Protection Act and it will require a scientific analysis to ascertain the details of the skeleton. Mr. Ashraf said that under Section 49 of the WPA, no person shall purchase, receive or acquire any captive animal, wild animal, other than vermin, or any animal article, trophy, uncured trophy or meat derived therefrom otherwise than from a dealer or from a person authorised to sell or transfer the same under this Act.

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Researchers in Thailand unearth rare whale skeleton believed to be around 5,000 years old
4 years ago

Researchers in Thailand unearth rare whale skeleton believed to be around 5,000 years old

Hindustan Times  

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Thai Researchers Unearth Rare Bryde's Whale Skeleton Thought to be Around 5,000 Year Old
4 years ago

Thai Researchers Unearth Rare Bryde's Whale Skeleton Thought to be Around 5,000 Year Old

News 18  

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Ancient whale skeleton discovered in Thailand
4 years ago

Ancient whale skeleton discovered in Thailand

The Independent  

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