A white whale carcass has washed up on a beach in far-east Victoria, prompting questions about whether it might be the well-known white whale, Migaloo.
A white whale has washed up on a beach in far-east Victoria, prompting questions about whether it might be the well-known white whale, Migaloo.A scientist says weathering could have turned the skin white, but it does appear to be a genuine white whaleLocal resident Peter Coles heard about the whale carcass on Mallacoota's local radio station this morning.
"Having seen photos, this very much does appear to be in fact a white whale, but whether it is Migaloo, we are yet to know."It is currently unclear how long the carcass has been there. "The next thing would be taking genetic samples, which will be taken anyway because scientists and authorities will undertake a whale necropsy — which is an autopsy essentially — to best identify and understand what has gone on here.
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