The Beaked Whales of the Family Ziphiidae An Account of the Beaked Whales of the Family Ziphiidae in the Collection of the United States Museum...

"The Beaked Whales of the Family Ziphiidae" by Frederick W. True is a scientific bulletin from the United States National Museum, offering in-depth looks at the rare beaked whale species found in their collections and a comparison study featuring samples from other American museums. The goal is to expand the current knowledge of whale classification, with a keen interest in the Ziphiidae family. It begins by bringing attention to how seldom these beaked whales are seen compared to other whales. True shares details of skeletons and skulls found in the museum and how these discoveries have helped to increase the understanding of where these whales live, especially concerning the North Pacific discoveries. The work promises a close look at the whales' anatomy and a careful classification of these hard-to-find marine mammals, showing True's dedication to documenting important samples and adding to important zoological writings.