Oct 30, 2023
Rare Omura's whale spotted in Thailand's Surin Islands
Tourists on a sightseeing trip in Thailand's Surin Islands were delighted to spot a rare Omura's whale, a species only identified in the wild eight years ago. The sighting was confirmed by national park officers at Mu Ko Surin National Park. The Omura's whale is a protected species in Thailand and is similar in appearance to the Bryde's whale. They are usually sighted alone or in pairs and are known for lunge-feeding on krill and small fish.