Rare minke whale spotted near Sydney, puzzling scientists and delighting locals.

A young Antarctic minke whale was surprisingly spotted swimming near Bundeena ferry wharf in Sydney, delighting locals and scientists. Marine scientist Dr. Vanessa Pirotta identified the rare sighting from footage shared by a ferry cruise company. Minke whales are not commonly seen in Sydney, especially during summer, leading experts to suggest warmer waters might have drawn the whale northward.

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