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Arabian Sea humpback whales may be their own subspecies

Original: More evidence emerges that Arabian Sea humpback whales could be their own subspecies. Via @popsci #Science πŸ”­πŸ”¬πŸ§ͺπŸ₯ΌπŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ #Mari

New research adds weight to the idea that humpback whales living in the Arabian Sea form a distinct subspecies, separated from other humpback populations for a very long time. The population is small and genetically isolated, making the finding significant for conservation. Scientists and marine biology followers are sharing the report widely.

Why now: Fresh evidence about the whales' unique status highlights their conservation importance.

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