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Thursday, January 26, 2006

 

Whale spew find may net $1m for family

`A family on South Australia’s west coast has discovered a rare specimen of whale vomit on the beach that is tipped to be worth over $1 million.

The specimen, known scientifically as ambergris, is sought after by perfume companies and worth about per gram.

The sample found on a beach near Streaky Bay weighs 14.75 kilograms.’




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