Baby killer whale goes under knife at Te Papa
Internationally recognised scientists have brought their scalpels to Te Papa for a rare chance to dissect a dead baby orca found off the West Coast of the South Island.
SAMANTHA GUZZO endured blood, guts and smell to record their work, which began at Te Papa’s research lab this week.
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