The distinctions between ancient and modern whales are astounding. While whales once lived on land, their modern marine descendants are now skilled swimmers, amazingly well-adapted to the seas.
These Ancient Whales Lived Like Modern Manatees 40 Million Years Ago
Scientists say that the group once swam through the shallow coastal seas of Morocco.
By Sam Walters
Oct 27, 2022 7:15 PMOct 27, 2022 7:20 PM
(Credit: Philip D. Gingerich, Ayoub Amane, Samir Zouhri, 2022, PLOS ONE)
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