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The Megalodon of the Seas

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Where were the fossils of the ancient whale found?

Southern Peru

When did scientists publish their research on the whale?

August 2023

What is the Latin name given to the newly discovered whale?

Perucetus colossus

What group does the whale belong to?

Basilosaurid group Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientists think P. colossus weighed more than the blue whale?

Its skeleton was much denser Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated age of the newly discovered whale?

39 million years ago Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin name given to the newly discovered whale?

Perucetus colossus Signup and view all the answers

Where were the fossils of the ancient whale found?

southern Peru Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the family to which the newly discovered whale belongs?

basilosaurid Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientists believe that P. colossus weighed more than the blue whale?

its skeleton was much denser Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fossil Discovery of Ancient Whale

Fossils of the ancient whale, P. colossus, were found in Peru.
Scientists published their research on the whale in 2019.
The Latin name given to the newly discovered whale is P. colossus.
P. colossus belongs to the family of cetaceans.
Scientists believe P. colossus weighed more than the blue whale due to its larger size and robust body.
The estimated age of the newly discovered whale is around 40 million years old.
The family to which the newly discovered whale belongs is the cetacean family.

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Test your knowledge on the biggest animal ever with this quiz! Learn all about the recently discovered ancient whale that scientists believe to be the heaviest creature to have ever lived. Explore fascinating facts about its fossils, habitat, and more. Challenge yourself and become an expert on this incredible prehistoric giant!