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Newly Discovered Prehistoric Whale Is ‘Deceptively Cute’—It’s Tiny but Has a Mouth Full of Razor-Sharp Teeth

Found on the southern coast of Australia, the species could fill gaps in scientists' understanding of baleen whale evolution ...

26-million-year-old whale skull fossil found, sheds light on ancient marine life

A 26-million-year-old whale skull, belonging to the newly identified Janjucetus dullardi, has been unearthed at Jan Juc Beach ...

Shark-like prehistoric whale with razor-sharp teeth discovered off Australia

Unlike the modern gentle giants, Janjucetus dullardi w as a fast, sharp-toothed predator with a compact body about the size ...

Bizarre 26-Million-Year-Old Fossil of “Shark-Whale” Discovered in Australia

A 26-million-year-old fossil from Victoria has unveiled a small, sharp-toothed whale that sheds new light on the origins of today’s baleen giants. With its large eyes, razor-sharp teeth, and compact ...
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26-million-year-old whale discovered and scientists say it resembles a Pokemon

A 26-million-year-old whale fossil has been identified and researchers say it bears an uncanny resemblance to a Pokemon.

‘Weird mash-up of whale, seal and Pokémon’: New ‘nightmare Muppet’ fossil sheds light on evolution; tiny predator had shark-like jaws, bulging eyes

Long before whales became the gentle giants of today, some of their ancestors were small, fierce, and strange. A chance find ...