Basilosaurus' skull found in Ocucaje Desert, Peru - Possible new species

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Ferocious 'Ocucaje Predator' was a sea serpent-like mammal with knives for teeth

Brandon Specktor, Live Science, March 19, 2022

 

In Peru, skull of ‘marine monster’ points to fearsome ancient predator

Scientists think the ancient mammal was a Basilosaurus, part of the aquatic 

cetacean family, whose contemporary descendents include whales, dolphins 

and porpoises. Reuter, ABC News, March 18, 2022

 

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Edited March 19, 2022 by Oxytropidoceras
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