"Surprising Discovery: Teen Unearths Ancient Whale Skull in Backyard"

A 16-year-old student and her biology teacher discovered a 34-million-year-old whale skull in her family's backyard in Alabama. The skull, believed to be from a smaller relative of Basilosaurus cetoides, was found along with other bone fragments. Excavating the entire skeleton is expected to be a lengthy process, but the discovery provides valuable insights into the prehistoric marine life of the region.