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Extinct Animals News

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(07-15-2021, 09:56 AM)Sully Wrote: 37 million year old whale fossil found in saudi arabia

The CEO of the Saudi Geological Survey, Eng. Abdullah bin Muftar Al-Shamrani, revealed the discovery of parts of the remains of an extinct primitive whale dating back to 37 million years ago in the north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

According to Al-Shamrani, this major archeological fossil discovery is of utter importance as it dates back to the Upper Eocene era (54 to 33 million years ago) and is the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia.
He said the discovery is of global importance and a great addition to the scientific research given its historic value and the secrets it could unveil about ancient geological ages, and maritime environments.
The CEO explained that a specialized team from the Department of Fossils at the Saudi Geological Survey conducted a survey of the calcareous cliffs near the governorates of Al-Qurayyat and Haditha to infer and identify the types of marine fossils and their deposition environments in the north of the Kingdom 37 million years ago.

Similarly, a new species of ancient four-legged whale was discovered in Egypt: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-58340807, https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/33...illion.htm

Scientists in Egypt have identified a new species of four-legged whale that lived around 43 million years ago.

The fossil of the amphibious Phiomicetus anubis was originally discovered in Egypt's Western Desert.

Weighing an estimated 600 kg and three metres (10 ft) in length, the Phiomicetus anubis had strong jaws to catch prey, according to the study published by the Proceedings of the Royal Society B on Wednesday. The whale was able to walk on land and swim in water: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/1....2021.1368

The partial skeleton was found in Egypt's Western Desert; credit: Dr. Robert W. Boessenecker
   
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Extinct Animals News - tigerluver - 08-21-2015, 02:40 AM
RE: Extinct Animals News - tigerluver - 02-09-2019, 01:52 AM
RE: Extinct Animals News - Sanju - 02-28-2019, 08:04 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - Sanju - 02-28-2019, 08:08 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - Sanju - 04-19-2019, 04:45 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - BorneanTiger - 11-28-2019, 11:29 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - BorneanTiger - 11-09-2019, 12:09 AM
RE: Extinct Animals News - fursan syed - 06-08-2020, 09:32 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - Sully - 07-15-2021, 09:56 AM
RE: Extinct Animals News - BorneanTiger - 10-05-2021, 10:17 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - BorneanTiger - 10-06-2021, 06:47 PM
RE: Extinct Animals News - Sully - 11-01-2021, 07:44 PM
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