Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up with ‘a seal and a Pokémon’
Summary
Scientists discovered a new ancient whale species from a 25 million-year-old fossil found in Australia. Named Janjucetus dullardi, this small prehistoric whale had unique features like bulging eyes and sharp teeth, which help researchers understand whale evolution.Key Facts
- Scientists found a 25 million-year-old whale fossil on an Australian beach.
- The species is named Janjucetus dullardi.
- It was a small whale with features like large eyes and sharp teeth.
- Janjucetus dullardi is part of a rare group of early whales called mammalodontids.
- The discovery was made on a fossil-rich coast in Victoria, Australia.
- Jan Juc Beach is known for discoveries of early whale evolution.
- The fossil was found by an amateur fossil hunter, Ross Dullard.
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