A new, previously unkown species of beaked whale, researchers believe, has been discovered after an expedition was conducted in the Mexican Pacific Coast, members of the Sea Shepherd's Conservation Society said.
The researchers sailed in mid November to find a species called Perrin's beaked whale but ended up finding another species. Three water samples from near the animals were taken to determine the envionmental DNA.
Results of the samples will help confirm if it is a new species. Researchers now hope to undertake another expedition next year to see if they can find the new whale specimens.