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Scientist at work in the Darwin Centre
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Scientist at work in the Darwin Centre
A stranded harbour porpoise, Phocoena phocoena, is examined to establish its age, diet, the number of parasites it bears, and the likely cause of death. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London
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In this image, a dedicated scientist is deeply engrossed in the examination of a stranded harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) at the Darwin Centre of the Natural History Museum in London. The porpoise, a small cetacean and a member of the Phocoenidae family, lies on a cold, sterile table, its sleek, grey body limp and lifeless. The scientist's focused expression and meticulous attention to detail reveal the importance of this moment in the ongoing research and study of marine mammals. The porpoise's body is carefully inspected, its age determined through an analysis of its teeth and skeletal structure. The scientist meticulously records the number of parasites found on the animal, providing valuable data on the health of this particular individual and the overall population of harbour porpoises. The cause of death is also investigated, contributing to a greater understanding of the threats facing these fascinating creatures in the wild. As a member of the Odontoceti order, the harbour porpoise is an eutherian mammal, belonging to the class Mammalia, and the infrorder Cetacea. This placental mammal, which is part of the suborder Placentalia, is a crucial part of the marine ecosystem and plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of the aquatic food chain. The study of this porpoise, and others like it, is essential for the preservation and conservation of these magnificent creatures and their habitats. The Natural History Museum's Darwin Centre is a hub of scientific research and discovery, where experts from around the world come together to learn from the past and protect the future. In this image, we witness the unwavering commitment of a single scientist, contributing to the vast body of knowledge held within the museum's hallowed halls.
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