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Is this the largest animal ever? | Learn English expression 'come as a surprise'
Oct 16, 2023
Scientists discovered fossils of a massive whale in Peru, challenging our understanding of whale evolution. The whale, estimated to weigh between 93 and 340 tons, lived 37 million years ago. The discovery raises questions about the largest animal ever and how whales evolved. The podcast also discusses the English expression 'come as a surprise' and provides additional resources for learning.
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- The discovery of the Perucetus colossus whale challenges the belief that whales only became large after developing filter feeding systems.
- The lack of a skull in the Perucetus colossus whale raises questions about its diet and how it reached such a massive size.
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New Discovery Challenges Blue Whale as Largest Animal Ever
A team of paleontologists discovered a skeleton of a whale off the coast of Peru that might have been bigger than the Blue Whale, challenging its status as the largest animal ever. The fossils, dating back 39 million years, include a hip bone, ribs, and vertebrae, belonging to a never-before-seen species called Perucetus colossus. Estimated to weigh between 93 and 340 tons, this new whale species could potentially surpass the size of today's Blue Whales. The discovery raises questions about how a whale of this size survived without filter feeding systems and provides valuable insights into the evolution of whales.
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