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submitted by Museum Administration on 12.10.2003

Small Dolphin Skull, side view

Small Dolphin Skull, side view
Copyright (2003) Kythera Museum Of Natural History

Dolphins are rarely seen in the waters around Kythera, but they do appear occasionally. This skull was found on the beach at Paliopoli in 2001. The bottom jaw is broken; top of skull is 39 cm long. Gift of Deborah Stavrou.

Photograph © Peter B. Tzannes, 2003

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