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    Researchers discover novel bacteria in Florida’s stranded pygmy sperm whales

    2026-02-19T15:07:00Z

    Researchers have identified three previously unknown genotypes of Helicobacter bacteria living inside stranded pygmy sperm whales.  The study represents the first documented occurrence of these unique Helicobacter genotypes – now designated Kogia Helicobacter 1, 2 and 3 – in pygmy sperm whales.