Walking Whales

Time Period : Late Pliocene (approximately 3.5-2.5 million years ago)
Location : Italy
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Orcinus citoniensis is an extinct species of killer whale identified in the Late Pliocene of Italy and the Early Pleistocene of England.

It was smaller than the modern killer whale. It may have resembled the modern killer whale in appearance, and could represent a transitional species between the modern killer whale and other dolphins.

O. citoniensis could have hunted fish and squid in pods, and coexisted with other large predators of the time such as the orcinine Hemisyntrachelus and the extinct shark Otodus megalodon.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 10-05 million years ago)
Location : United States (South and North America, Australia & South Africa)
Size : Estimated to be around 15 to 18 meters in length

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Livyatan melvillei is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 8-9 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Fossils of this massive cetacean have been discovered in marine deposits in Peru.

Belonging to the family Physeteridae, Livyatan was a colossal predator, possibly reaching up to 60 feet in length.

It had large, robust jaws filled with long, sharp teeth, specially adapted for hunting and devouring large prey, including other marine mammals.

Named after the biblical sea monster Leviathan and the author Herman Melville, Livyatan melvillei provides crucial insights into the diverse marine ecosystems of prehistoric times.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 10-05 million years ago)
Location : United States (South and North America, Australia & South Africa)
Size : Estimated to be around 15 to 18 meters in length

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Livyatan melvillei is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 8-9 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Fossils of this massive cetacean have been discovered in marine deposits in Peru.

Belonging to the family Physeteridae, Livyatan was a colossal predator, possibly reaching up to 60 feet in length.

It had large, robust jaws filled with long, sharp teeth, specially adapted for hunting and devouring large prey, including other marine mammals.

Named after the biblical sea monster Leviathan and the author Herman Melville, Livyatan melvillei provides crucial insights into the diverse marine ecosystems of prehistoric times.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 10-5 million years ago)
Location : Japan & United States
Size : Estimated to be around 6 to 7 meters in length

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Aulophyseter is an extinct genus of sperm whales from the Miocene formations of the west and east coasts of North America.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 11-10 million years ago)
Location : Italy
Size : Estimated to be around 6 to 7 meters in length

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Zygophyseter varolai is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 10-11 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Fossils of this cetacean have been discovered in marine deposits in Italy.

Belonging to the family Physeteridae, Zygophyseter varolai was a formidable predator, equipped with large, powerful jaws and conical teeth adapted for hunting large prey.

Its name "Zygophyseter" refers to the unique structure of its cheekbones. This prehistoric whale likely inhabited ancient oceans, preying on fish and other marine creatures.

The discovery of Zygophyseter varolai has contributed valuable insights into the diversity and adaptations of ancient marine mammals.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 11-10 million years ago)
Location : Chile and Peru
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Odobenocetops peruvianus is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 10-11 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Discovered in marine sediments in Peru, this cetacean belonged to the family Odontoceti, which includes dolphins and sperm whales.

Odobenocetops had unique adaptations, including specialized teeth, suggesting a diet focused on hunting fish and other marine prey.

Its name "Odobenocetops" refers to its resemblance to modern walruses (Odobenus), despite not being closely related. The discovery of Odobenocetops peruvianus has contributed significant information to our understanding of marine mammal diversity and evolution in the prehistoric seas.

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Time Period : Pliocene (approximately 5-4 million years ago)
Location : East Antarctica
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Australodelphis mirus is an extinct Pliocene dolphin known from fossils found in the Sørsdal Formation, Mule Peninsula, Vestfold Hills, East Antarctica.

The genus has been described as an example of convergent evolution with beaked whales.

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Time Period : Pliocene (approximately 5-1.5 million years ago)
Location : United States
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Semirostrum ceruttii is an extinct porpoise that lived between 5 and 1.5 million years ago, during the Pliocene epoch.

The species is highly distinctive due to the extremely long symphysis on the lower jaw, reaching lengths of 85 centimeters, while that of a modern porpoise is 1–2 centimeters long.

The main hypothesis regarding its use is that it probed along the sediment in the murky estuaries and shores of what is now California in search of food, which would easily be scooped up the symphysis and into the jaws.

The etymology of the name means "half beak", referring to the upper jaw being half the length of the lower.

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Time Period : Early Pleistocene (approximately 5-2 million years ago)
Location : North Sea
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Platalearostrum hoekmani is a prehistoric pilot whale known from a single specimen (NMR-9991-00005362), consisting of a partial rostrum, partial maxilla, partial premaxilla, and partial vomer.

The fossil was discovered by Albert Hoekman on board a fishing trawler in the North Sea in 2008 and described in 2010 by Klaas Post and Erwin J.O. Kompanje.

The blunt-snouted dolphin is believed to have had a balloonlike structure atop its rostrum and is estimated to have lived during the middle Pliocene to early Pleistocene.

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Time Period : Late Oligocene (approximately 18-23 million years ago)
Location : New Zealand
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Waipatia is an extinct genus of ancient dolphin-like cetaceans that lived during the late Oligocene to early Miocene epochs, approximately 23 to 18 million years ago.

Fossils of Waipatia have been discovered in marine deposits in New Zealand. Belonging to the family Platanistidae, Waipatia exhibited characteristics of both modern dolphins and their ancestors, showcasing an important transitional stage in cetacean evolution.

With a streamlined body and specialized adaptations for aquatic life, Waipatia likely inhabited coastal and estuarine environments, feeding on fish and other marine prey.

Its discovery has contributed valuable information to the understanding of cetacean evolutionary history and their ecological adaptations.

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Time Period : Middle Miocene (approximately 10-20 million years ago)
Location : Belgium, France and United States
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Eurhinodelphis is a genus of extinct cetaceans belonging to the family Delphinidae. Fossils of Eurhinodelphis have been found in marine sediments dating back to the Miocene epoch, approximately 5 to 23 million years ago.

While information on specific species within this genus may be limited, it is generally believed that Eurhinodelphis exhibited dolphin-like characteristics and likely lived in marine environments.

As with many extinct species, ongoing research and discoveries may reveal more insights into the paleobiology and evolutionary significance of Eurhinodelphis in the context of cetacean evolution.
 

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Time Period : Early Oligocene (approximately 33-32 million years ago)
Location : United States (Oregon and Washington)
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Simocetus is known from a single fossil, a skull, found in marine siltstone deposits of the Alsea Formation on the banks of Oregon's Yaquina River in 1977 by fossil hunter of the region, Douglas Emlong.

It was first named by New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce in 2002 and contains a single species, S. rayi. He found its teeth and jaw different from any other known whale's, and thought it might have been a bottom feeder that fed by suction on marine invertebrates.

Features of the basicranium and face suggest that Simocetus may have had comparable echolocation abilities to modern whales.

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Time Period : Late Eocene (approximately 40-34 million years ago)
Location : Egypt, United States (particularly the southeastern region)
Size : Varied in size, with some individuals reaching up to 18 meters in length

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Basilosaurus cetoides is an extinct species of basilosaurid archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 40-34 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch.

Discovered in the United States and Egypt, it is one of the most well-known ancient whales.

Despite its name, Basilosaurus is not related to modern-day reptiles; instead, it represents a critical stage in whale evolution.

With its serpentine body reaching up to 60 feet in length, Basilosaurus was fully aquatic, possessing vestigial hind limbs indicative of its terrestrial ancestry.

It likely preyed on fish and other marine creatures, providing valuable insights into the transition from land to sea in cetaceans.

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Time Period : Late Eocene (approximately 40-34 million years ago)
Location : Egypt, United States (particularly the southeastern region)
Size : Varied in size, with some individuals reaching up to 18 meters in length

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Basilosaurus cetoides is an extinct species of basilosaurid archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 40-34 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch.

Discovered in the United States and Egypt, it is one of the most well-known ancient whales.

Despite its name, Basilosaurus is not related to modern-day reptiles; instead, it represents a critical stage in whale evolution.

With its serpentine body reaching up to 60 feet in length, Basilosaurus was fully aquatic, possessing vestigial hind limbs indicative of its terrestrial ancestry.

It likely preyed on fish and other marine creatures, providing valuable insights into the transition from land to sea in cetaceans.

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Time Period : Late Eocene (approximately 37-33.9 million years ago)
Location : Egypt and possibly other regions
Size : Ranged from 5 to 7 meters in length

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Dorudon atrox is an extinct species of basilosaurid archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 40-35 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Egypt and other parts of the world, it represents an important transitional stage in the evolution of whales.

Dorudon had a streamlined body, elongated jaws with sharp teeth, and well-developed limbs that retained some ability for terrestrial movement.

As a fully aquatic creature, it likely preyed on fish and other marine organisms.

The discovery of Dorudon atrox has provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of whales, shedding light on the adaptations that led to the development of modern cetaceans.

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Time Period : Middle to Late Eocene (approximately 45-40 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Makaracetus bidens is an extinct species of archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 45 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Pakistan, this remarkable creature played a pivotal role in unraveling the evolutionary history of whales.

With its elongated, streamlined body, webbed feet, and well-developed limbs, Makaracetus was undoubtedly adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.

It possessed sharp, double-rooted teeth, indicative of a carnivorous diet, likely feeding on fish and other marine prey.

The discovery of Makaracetus bidens has offered valuable insights into the early stages of whale evolution, providing further evidence of their remarkable transformation from land-dwelling ancestors to marine mammals.

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Time Period : Middle to Late Eocene (approximately 47-41 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan and possibly other regions
Size : Reaching up to 4 meters in length

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Protocetus atavus is an extinct species of archaeocete cetacean that lived around 45 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Pakistan, this early cetacean represents a crucial link in the evolutionary history of whales.

Protocetus had a long, streamlined body, well-adapted for swimming, and it possessed vestigial hind limbs, indicative of its terrestrial ancestry.

With its elongated skull and robust teeth, it likely fed on fish and other aquatic prey. The discovery of Protocetus atavus has provided significant insights into the transition from land to sea in early cetaceans, illuminating the remarkable journey of these creatures to become marine mammals.

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Time Period : Middle Eocene (approximately 46-45 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Rodhocetus kasrani is an extinct species of early cetacean that lived around 47 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Pakistan, this ancient mammal played a pivotal role in understanding the evolutionary history of whales.

With its elongated body, well-developed limbs, and webbed feet, Rodhocetus is believed to have been semi-aquatic, capable of swimming efficiently while still retaining some terrestrial abilities.

Its fossil findings provided vital evidence for the transition of cetaceans from land to sea, shedding light on how these majestic marine mammals evolved from their terrestrial ancestors and adapted to life in the open ocean.

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Time Period : Middle Eocene (approximately 46-45 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Estimates suggest it was around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Remingtonocetus harudiensis is an extinct archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 47 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Harudi, Pakistan, it represents a significant milestone in the evolutionary history of whales.

Remingtonocetus had a streamlined body with limbs adapted for swimming and a long tail, indicating its semi-aquatic lifestyle.

Its fossils provide crucial insights into the early stages of whale evolution, showing the gradual adaptation to marine life from terrestrial ancestors.

The presence of Remingtonocetus suggests that the transition from land to sea in cetaceans was a complex process that occurred over millions of years.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Estimates suggest it was about the size of a wolf or large dog (around 1 to 2 meters in length)

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Pakicetus inachus is an extinct mammal that lived around 50 million years ago during the early Eocene period.

It is considered a key transitional species in the evolution of whales from land-dwelling ancestors. Discovered in Pakistan in the early 1980s, Pakicetus exhibited features indicating adaptations for both terrestrial and aquatic life.

While its body structure resembled that of a small ungulate, its ear structure showed distinct similarities to modern cetaceans, suggesting it could hear well underwater.

These fossil findings have significantly contributed to our understanding of how early cetaceans made the transition from a land-based lifestyle to a fully aquatic existence.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Estimates suggest it was about the size of a wolf or large dog (around 1 to 2 meters in length)

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Pakicetus inachus is an extinct mammal that lived around 50 million years ago during the early Eocene period.

It is considered a key transitional species in the evolution of whales from land-dwelling ancestors. Discovered in Pakistan in the early 1980s, Pakicetus exhibited features indicating adaptations for both terrestrial and aquatic life.

While its body structure resembled that of a small ungulate, its ear structure showed distinct similarities to modern cetaceans, suggesting it could hear well underwater.

These fossil findings have significantly contributed to our understanding of how early cetaceans made the transition from a land-based lifestyle to a fully aquatic existence.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (50-49 million years ago)
Location : India, Pakistan, and possibly Myanmar
Size : About the size of a modern raccoon or dog (less than 1 meter in length)

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Indohyus indirae is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in 2007, it is a vital piece of the puzzle in understanding the evolutionary link between early artiodactyls (even-toed ungulates) and cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

Resembling a small deer, Indohyus had adaptations for both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Its bones show similarities to those of early whales, suggesting that it may have been a semi-aquatic creature.

Studying Indohyus has provided crucial evidence of the evolutionary transition from land to water in the ancestors of today's marine mammals.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Ambulocetus natans, meaning "walking whale that swims," is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Resembling a cross between a crocodile and a whale, Ambulocetus was a transitional species between land-dwelling ancestors and modern cetaceans. It measured around 10 feet in length and possessed both aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.

With powerful limbs and webbed feet, it could walk on land, while its streamlined body and tail allowed it to swim efficiently. Ambulocetus likely hunted in water, preying on fish and small aquatic vertebrates.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Ambulocetus natans, meaning "walking whale that swims," is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Resembling a cross between a crocodile and a whale, Ambulocetus was a transitional species between land-dwelling ancestors and modern cetaceans. It measured around 10 feet in length and possessed both aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.

With powerful limbs and webbed feet, it could walk on land, while its streamlined body and tail allowed it to swim efficiently. Ambulocetus likely hunted in water, preying on fish and small aquatic vertebrates.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Ambulocetus natans, meaning "walking whale that swims," is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Resembling a cross between a crocodile and a whale, Ambulocetus was a transitional species between land-dwelling ancestors and modern cetaceans. It measured around 10 feet in length and possessed both aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.

With powerful limbs and webbed feet, it could walk on land, while its streamlined body and tail allowed it to swim efficiently. Ambulocetus likely hunted in water, preying on fish and small aquatic vertebrates.

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Time Period : Late Pliocene (approximately 3.5-2.5 million years ago)
Location : Italy
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Orcinus citoniensis is an extinct species of killer whale identified in the Late Pliocene of Italy and the Early Pleistocene of England.

It was smaller than the modern killer whale. It may have resembled the modern killer whale in appearance, and could represent a transitional species between the modern killer whale and other dolphins.

O. citoniensis could have hunted fish and squid in pods, and coexisted with other large predators of the time such as the orcinine Hemisyntrachelus and the extinct shark Otodus megalodon.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 10-05 million years ago)
Location : United States (South and North America, Australia & South Africa)
Size : Estimated to be around 15 to 18 meters in length

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Livyatan melvillei is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 8-9 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Fossils of this massive cetacean have been discovered in marine deposits in Peru.

Belonging to the family Physeteridae, Livyatan was a colossal predator, possibly reaching up to 60 feet in length.

It had large, robust jaws filled with long, sharp teeth, specially adapted for hunting and devouring large prey, including other marine mammals.

Named after the biblical sea monster Leviathan and the author Herman Melville, Livyatan melvillei provides crucial insights into the diverse marine ecosystems of prehistoric times.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 10-05 million years ago)
Location : United States (South and North America, Australia & South Africa)
Size : Estimated to be around 15 to 18 meters in length

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Description

Livyatan melvillei is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 8-9 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Fossils of this massive cetacean have been discovered in marine deposits in Peru.

Belonging to the family Physeteridae, Livyatan was a colossal predator, possibly reaching up to 60 feet in length.

It had large, robust jaws filled with long, sharp teeth, specially adapted for hunting and devouring large prey, including other marine mammals.

Named after the biblical sea monster Leviathan and the author Herman Melville, Livyatan melvillei provides crucial insights into the diverse marine ecosystems of prehistoric times.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 10-5 million years ago)
Location : Japan & United States
Size : Estimated to be around 6 to 7 meters in length

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Aulophyseter is an extinct genus of sperm whales from the Miocene formations of the west and east coasts of North America.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 11-10 million years ago)
Location : Italy
Size : Estimated to be around 6 to 7 meters in length

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Zygophyseter varolai is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 10-11 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Fossils of this cetacean have been discovered in marine deposits in Italy.

Belonging to the family Physeteridae, Zygophyseter varolai was a formidable predator, equipped with large, powerful jaws and conical teeth adapted for hunting large prey.

Its name "Zygophyseter" refers to the unique structure of its cheekbones. This prehistoric whale likely inhabited ancient oceans, preying on fish and other marine creatures.

The discovery of Zygophyseter varolai has contributed valuable insights into the diversity and adaptations of ancient marine mammals.

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Time Period : Miocene (approximately 11-10 million years ago)
Location : Chile and Peru
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Odobenocetops peruvianus is an extinct species of ancient toothed whale that lived approximately 10-11 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch.

Discovered in marine sediments in Peru, this cetacean belonged to the family Odontoceti, which includes dolphins and sperm whales.

Odobenocetops had unique adaptations, including specialized teeth, suggesting a diet focused on hunting fish and other marine prey.

Its name "Odobenocetops" refers to its resemblance to modern walruses (Odobenus), despite not being closely related. The discovery of Odobenocetops peruvianus has contributed significant information to our understanding of marine mammal diversity and evolution in the prehistoric seas.

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Time Period : Pliocene (approximately 5-4 million years ago)
Location : East Antarctica
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Australodelphis mirus is an extinct Pliocene dolphin known from fossils found in the Sørsdal Formation, Mule Peninsula, Vestfold Hills, East Antarctica.

The genus has been described as an example of convergent evolution with beaked whales.

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Time Period : Pliocene (approximately 5-1.5 million years ago)
Location : United States
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Semirostrum ceruttii is an extinct porpoise that lived between 5 and 1.5 million years ago, during the Pliocene epoch.

The species is highly distinctive due to the extremely long symphysis on the lower jaw, reaching lengths of 85 centimeters, while that of a modern porpoise is 1–2 centimeters long.

The main hypothesis regarding its use is that it probed along the sediment in the murky estuaries and shores of what is now California in search of food, which would easily be scooped up the symphysis and into the jaws.

The etymology of the name means "half beak", referring to the upper jaw being half the length of the lower.

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Time Period : Early Pleistocene (approximately 5-2 million years ago)
Location : North Sea
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Platalearostrum hoekmani is a prehistoric pilot whale known from a single specimen (NMR-9991-00005362), consisting of a partial rostrum, partial maxilla, partial premaxilla, and partial vomer.

The fossil was discovered by Albert Hoekman on board a fishing trawler in the North Sea in 2008 and described in 2010 by Klaas Post and Erwin J.O. Kompanje.

The blunt-snouted dolphin is believed to have had a balloonlike structure atop its rostrum and is estimated to have lived during the middle Pliocene to early Pleistocene.

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Time Period : Late Oligocene (approximately 18-23 million years ago)
Location : New Zealand
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Waipatia is an extinct genus of ancient dolphin-like cetaceans that lived during the late Oligocene to early Miocene epochs, approximately 23 to 18 million years ago.

Fossils of Waipatia have been discovered in marine deposits in New Zealand. Belonging to the family Platanistidae, Waipatia exhibited characteristics of both modern dolphins and their ancestors, showcasing an important transitional stage in cetacean evolution.

With a streamlined body and specialized adaptations for aquatic life, Waipatia likely inhabited coastal and estuarine environments, feeding on fish and other marine prey.

Its discovery has contributed valuable information to the understanding of cetacean evolutionary history and their ecological adaptations.

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Time Period : Middle Miocene (approximately 10-20 million years ago)
Location : Belgium, France and United States
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Eurhinodelphis is a genus of extinct cetaceans belonging to the family Delphinidae. Fossils of Eurhinodelphis have been found in marine sediments dating back to the Miocene epoch, approximately 5 to 23 million years ago.

While information on specific species within this genus may be limited, it is generally believed that Eurhinodelphis exhibited dolphin-like characteristics and likely lived in marine environments.

As with many extinct species, ongoing research and discoveries may reveal more insights into the paleobiology and evolutionary significance of Eurhinodelphis in the context of cetacean evolution.
 

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Time Period : Early Oligocene (approximately 33-32 million years ago)
Location : United States (Oregon and Washington)
Size : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Simocetus is known from a single fossil, a skull, found in marine siltstone deposits of the Alsea Formation on the banks of Oregon's Yaquina River in 1977 by fossil hunter of the region, Douglas Emlong.

It was first named by New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce in 2002 and contains a single species, S. rayi. He found its teeth and jaw different from any other known whale's, and thought it might have been a bottom feeder that fed by suction on marine invertebrates.

Features of the basicranium and face suggest that Simocetus may have had comparable echolocation abilities to modern whales.

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Time Period : Late Eocene (approximately 40-34 million years ago)
Location : Egypt, United States (particularly the southeastern region)
Size : Varied in size, with some individuals reaching up to 18 meters in length

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Basilosaurus cetoides is an extinct species of basilosaurid archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 40-34 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch.

Discovered in the United States and Egypt, it is one of the most well-known ancient whales.

Despite its name, Basilosaurus is not related to modern-day reptiles; instead, it represents a critical stage in whale evolution.

With its serpentine body reaching up to 60 feet in length, Basilosaurus was fully aquatic, possessing vestigial hind limbs indicative of its terrestrial ancestry.

It likely preyed on fish and other marine creatures, providing valuable insights into the transition from land to sea in cetaceans.

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Time Period : Late Eocene (approximately 40-34 million years ago)
Location : Egypt, United States (particularly the southeastern region)
Size : Varied in size, with some individuals reaching up to 18 meters in length

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Basilosaurus cetoides is an extinct species of basilosaurid archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 40-34 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch.

Discovered in the United States and Egypt, it is one of the most well-known ancient whales.

Despite its name, Basilosaurus is not related to modern-day reptiles; instead, it represents a critical stage in whale evolution.

With its serpentine body reaching up to 60 feet in length, Basilosaurus was fully aquatic, possessing vestigial hind limbs indicative of its terrestrial ancestry.

It likely preyed on fish and other marine creatures, providing valuable insights into the transition from land to sea in cetaceans.

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Time Period : Late Eocene (approximately 37-33.9 million years ago)
Location : Egypt and possibly other regions
Size : Ranged from 5 to 7 meters in length

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Dorudon atrox is an extinct species of basilosaurid archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 40-35 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Egypt and other parts of the world, it represents an important transitional stage in the evolution of whales.

Dorudon had a streamlined body, elongated jaws with sharp teeth, and well-developed limbs that retained some ability for terrestrial movement.

As a fully aquatic creature, it likely preyed on fish and other marine organisms.

The discovery of Dorudon atrox has provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of whales, shedding light on the adaptations that led to the development of modern cetaceans.

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Time Period : Middle to Late Eocene (approximately 45-40 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Makaracetus bidens is an extinct species of archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 45 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Pakistan, this remarkable creature played a pivotal role in unraveling the evolutionary history of whales.

With its elongated, streamlined body, webbed feet, and well-developed limbs, Makaracetus was undoubtedly adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.

It possessed sharp, double-rooted teeth, indicative of a carnivorous diet, likely feeding on fish and other marine prey.

The discovery of Makaracetus bidens has offered valuable insights into the early stages of whale evolution, providing further evidence of their remarkable transformation from land-dwelling ancestors to marine mammals.

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Time Period : Middle to Late Eocene (approximately 47-41 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan and possibly other regions
Size : Reaching up to 4 meters in length

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Protocetus atavus is an extinct species of archaeocete cetacean that lived around 45 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Pakistan, this early cetacean represents a crucial link in the evolutionary history of whales.

Protocetus had a long, streamlined body, well-adapted for swimming, and it possessed vestigial hind limbs, indicative of its terrestrial ancestry.

With its elongated skull and robust teeth, it likely fed on fish and other aquatic prey. The discovery of Protocetus atavus has provided significant insights into the transition from land to sea in early cetaceans, illuminating the remarkable journey of these creatures to become marine mammals.

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Time Period : Middle Eocene (approximately 46-45 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Rodhocetus kasrani is an extinct species of early cetacean that lived around 47 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Pakistan, this ancient mammal played a pivotal role in understanding the evolutionary history of whales.

With its elongated body, well-developed limbs, and webbed feet, Rodhocetus is believed to have been semi-aquatic, capable of swimming efficiently while still retaining some terrestrial abilities.

Its fossil findings provided vital evidence for the transition of cetaceans from land to sea, shedding light on how these majestic marine mammals evolved from their terrestrial ancestors and adapted to life in the open ocean.

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Time Period : Middle Eocene (approximately 46-45 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Estimates suggest it was around 4 to 5 meters in length

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Remingtonocetus harudiensis is an extinct archaeocete cetacean that lived approximately 47 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in Harudi, Pakistan, it represents a significant milestone in the evolutionary history of whales.

Remingtonocetus had a streamlined body with limbs adapted for swimming and a long tail, indicating its semi-aquatic lifestyle.

Its fossils provide crucial insights into the early stages of whale evolution, showing the gradual adaptation to marine life from terrestrial ancestors.

The presence of Remingtonocetus suggests that the transition from land to sea in cetaceans was a complex process that occurred over millions of years.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Estimates suggest it was about the size of a wolf or large dog (around 1 to 2 meters in length)

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Pakicetus inachus is an extinct mammal that lived around 50 million years ago during the early Eocene period.

It is considered a key transitional species in the evolution of whales from land-dwelling ancestors. Discovered in Pakistan in the early 1980s, Pakicetus exhibited features indicating adaptations for both terrestrial and aquatic life.

While its body structure resembled that of a small ungulate, its ear structure showed distinct similarities to modern cetaceans, suggesting it could hear well underwater.

These fossil findings have significantly contributed to our understanding of how early cetaceans made the transition from a land-based lifestyle to a fully aquatic existence.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Estimates suggest it was about the size of a wolf or large dog (around 1 to 2 meters in length)

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Pakicetus inachus is an extinct mammal that lived around 50 million years ago during the early Eocene period.

It is considered a key transitional species in the evolution of whales from land-dwelling ancestors. Discovered in Pakistan in the early 1980s, Pakicetus exhibited features indicating adaptations for both terrestrial and aquatic life.

While its body structure resembled that of a small ungulate, its ear structure showed distinct similarities to modern cetaceans, suggesting it could hear well underwater.

These fossil findings have significantly contributed to our understanding of how early cetaceans made the transition from a land-based lifestyle to a fully aquatic existence.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (50-49 million years ago)
Location : India, Pakistan, and possibly Myanmar
Size : About the size of a modern raccoon or dog (less than 1 meter in length)

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Indohyus indirae is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Discovered in 2007, it is a vital piece of the puzzle in understanding the evolutionary link between early artiodactyls (even-toed ungulates) and cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

Resembling a small deer, Indohyus had adaptations for both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Its bones show similarities to those of early whales, suggesting that it may have been a semi-aquatic creature.

Studying Indohyus has provided crucial evidence of the evolutionary transition from land to water in the ancestors of today's marine mammals.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Ambulocetus natans, meaning "walking whale that swims," is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Resembling a cross between a crocodile and a whale, Ambulocetus was a transitional species between land-dwelling ancestors and modern cetaceans. It measured around 10 feet in length and possessed both aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.

With powerful limbs and webbed feet, it could walk on land, while its streamlined body and tail allowed it to swim efficiently. Ambulocetus likely hunted in water, preying on fish and small aquatic vertebrates.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Ambulocetus natans, meaning "walking whale that swims," is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Resembling a cross between a crocodile and a whale, Ambulocetus was a transitional species between land-dwelling ancestors and modern cetaceans. It measured around 10 feet in length and possessed both aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.

With powerful limbs and webbed feet, it could walk on land, while its streamlined body and tail allowed it to swim efficiently. Ambulocetus likely hunted in water, preying on fish and small aquatic vertebrates.

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Time Period : Early Eocene (49-48 million years ago)
Location : Pakistan
Size : Around 2 to 3 meters in length

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Ambulocetus natans, meaning "walking whale that swims," is an extinct mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.

Resembling a cross between a crocodile and a whale, Ambulocetus was a transitional species between land-dwelling ancestors and modern cetaceans. It measured around 10 feet in length and possessed both aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.

With powerful limbs and webbed feet, it could walk on land, while its streamlined body and tail allowed it to swim efficiently. Ambulocetus likely hunted in water, preying on fish and small aquatic vertebrates.

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