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Scientists unveil partial skeleton of massive ancient whale in Lima

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Scientists unveil a partial skeleton of a newly discovered whale found in Peru that lived nearly 40 million years ago. A total of 13 gigantic vertebrae -- one of which weighed nearly 200 kilograms (440 pounds) -- were found at a site in a coastal desert of southern Peru, as well as four ribs and a hip bone. IMAGES

Added on the 02/08/2023 19:45:26 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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