Melon-headed Whale Identified as Dolphin Species in Indonesian Waters
The marine mammal known as the 'melon-headed whale' found in Indonesian waters has been identified as a species of oceanic dolphin, not a whale. Researchers highlight the challenges in distinguishing it and the limited knowledge surrounding the species.
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