Revealing once again how little we know about our oceans' inhabitants, researchers announced discovery of two new marine species, including a Dwarf Killer Whale in Antarctica and a new species of beaked whale in the tropical pacific. Loren Coleman has more over at Cryptomundo. From one of his posts about these animals: The oceans hold many natural history treasures and wonders. New animals are being discovered at a faster rate from the seas than in freshwater or on l....

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