Ancient 'Deceptively Cute' Whale with Shark-Like Features Discovered in Australia
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered a new 25-million-year-old prehistoric whale species, Janjucetus dullardi, which looked 'deceptively cute' with cartoonish features resembling a Pokémon, but was actually a feral predator. The species, part of the ancient mammalodontids group, was identified after six years of research following its discovery by amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard. The find provides insight into the evolution of modern whales.
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- ‘Deceptively cute’ ancient whale with razor-sharp teeth and eyes the size of tennis balls discovered in Australia The Guardian
- Shark-like prehistoric whale with razor-sharp teeth discovered off Australia The Independent
- New species of "deceptively cute" but fearsome ancient whale named after local who found its skull on beach CBS News
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