Tiny ancient whale with a killer bite found in Australia

ScienceDaily
Aug 13, 2025, 2:33 am83 ptsTrending
An extraordinary fossil find along Victoria’s Surf Coast has revealed Janjucetus dullardi, a sharp-toothed, dolphin-sized predator that lived 26 million years ago. With large eyes, slicing teeth, and exceptional ear bone preservation, this early cousin of modern baleen whales offers unprecedented insight into…

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