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.
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New study challenges earlier claims about the ancient whale Perucetus colossus's massive weight, suggesting a far lighter and more plausible estimate.
The huge, 17-meter-long whale, was believed to weigh 340 metric tons – the equivalent to 150 cars piled on top of one another.
The huge, 17-meter-long whale, was believed to weigh 340 metric tons – the equivalent to 150 cars piled on top of one another.
The huge, 17-meter-long whale, was believed to weigh 340 metric tons – the equivalent to 150 cars piled on top of one another.
Minton says that is going to happen because the length of the day is getting longer due to tidal effects from the moon.