The heaviest animal ever should have never existed, scientists say
New study challenges earlier claims about the ancient whale Perucetus colossus's massive weight, suggesting a far lighter and more plausible estimate.
Source: zmescience.com
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Perucetus colossus: An ancient whale claimed the title of heaviest animal ever in 2023
Perucetus colossus lived 39 million years ago and weighed in at between 85 and 340 tonnes, meaning it was probably larger than even blue whales. The discovery has inspired both fan art and music
Source: newscientist.com
Heaviest animal ever? Scientists discover massive ancient whale
LIMA — Look out, blue whale — there’s a new contender for your heavyweight title.A newly discovered whale that lived nearly 40 million years ago could be the heaviest animal to have ever lived, based on a partial skeleton found in Peru, scientists recently said.The modern blue whale has long been considered the largest and heaviest animal ever, beating out all the giant
Source: jordantimes.com
It looks like a giant manatee. And it may have been Earth's largest animal ever.
Recently dug up fossils of the extinct whale called P. colossus prompting scientists to reconsider the blue whale’s status as the most massive creature ever.
Source: stripes.com
On the Heels of a Heavy Whale, Paleontologists Find a Puny One
A 41-million-year-old basilosaurid named for King Tut is a mere 8 feet long.
Source: gizmodo.com