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New walrus species named after teen who discovered 5 million-year-old fossil

February 17, 2024

Forrest Sheperd, who was 13 at the time, made the discovery while fossil hunting on the beaches near Santa Cruz in 2011.

Source: fox5ny.com

February 9, 2024

A 13-year-old saw a skull protruding from a boulder. The fossil belonged to an ancient toothless walrus, Valenictus sheperdi, now named for him.

Source: businessinsider.com

February 9, 2024

A 13-year-old saw a skull protruding from a boulder. The fossil belonged to an ancient toothless walrus, Valenictus sheperdi, now named for him.

Source: yahoo.com