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Sick whale flown to Hilo is extremely rare species - Andrew - 08-20-2010
It seems we have a very rare visitor in Hilo.
Source: KGMB http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=13016122
Excerpt:
HILO, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – It turns out the whale that tried to beach itself off Maui earlier this week is an extremely rare species. Experts have determined that it's a Blainville's beaked whale.
This species is so rare there isn't even a count of them in the wild, because they live far offshore in very deep water. The female whale is now at a facility in Hilo.
RE: Sick whale flown to Hilo is extremely rare species - Chuysmom - 08-21-2010
Andrew, thank you so much for this link. I would encourage those who can spare just a few dollars to donate to this very worthy program at UHH.
Carrie
http://www.sapphiresoap.etsy.com
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future..." Galadriel LOTR
RE: Sick whale flown to Hilo is extremely rare species - cynmkolohe - 08-21-2010
Big Island Video News has a video report from the Hawaii Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility. A couple of friends of mine are helping out with her. I asked earlier today if she has a name yet, but apparently they don't name their "patients."
Cynthia Hoskins, R(S)
Clark Realty Corporation
www.clarkhawaii.com