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Whale vertebrae?

owensheehan · 2013-05-19 18:58:50

I was walking on Redbarn beach, in Co.Cork this afternoon and found what I think is a Whale vertebrea. I was hoping someone could tell me if it is, and if so what type of whale. It looks like its been in the sea for a while. https://maps.google.ie/maps/place?q=813+Quality+Hotel+Holiday+Homes+Youghal,+Co.+Cork

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19-05-2013 7:58pm

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owensheehan

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I was walking on Redbarn beach, in Co.Cork this afternoon and found what I think is a Whale vertebrea.
I was hoping someone could tell me if it is, and if so what type of whale.
It looks like its been in the sea for a while.
https://maps.google.ie/maps/place?q=813+Quality+Hotel+Holiday+Homes+Youghal,+Co.+Cork

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#2 03-10-2013 7:33pm
Martonio

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I'd say best bet is to bring it to an aquarium or a museum or as a last resort.... a vet.

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#3 04-10-2013 4:29pm
robp

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Yeah its a cetacean. Maybe you can confirm its origin using the IWDG's website records of stranding. I think the best experts to identify it are in the IWDG or Zoology department in in UCC or Sligo IT.

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