Scientists working with the Environmental Society of Oman and the Sultanate of Oman have been studying the strange case of the Arabian Humpback whale. Recent research indicates that this population living in the Indian Ocean may be the most isolated and biologically distinct humpback whales in the world. Scientists are very interested in these very unique whales who un like their cousins around the world, they do not migrate to feed and breed but rather stay in this isolated location. DNA testing has shown that they are very distinct from other humpbacks and it is suspected they have been separated from the rest of the gene pool for about 70,000 years. These whales are truly a rarity and thus need to be protected says the Environmental Society of Oman and further research will shed more light on these great animals.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141203151808.htm
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