Sep 18, 2024
Please see discussion towards the end of the article for a species-specific trend for the whalebone - this suggests systematic hunting, rather than opportunistic harvesting!
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Written by Larissa Fedunik
Writes about history and science. Loves the obscure. Based in Canberra, Australia. PhD in Chemistry.
