"Peruvian Discovery: Unearthing Earth's Largest and Heaviest Ancient Whale"
Fossils of an ancient whale called Perucetus colossus, discovered in Peru, suggest it may be the heaviest animal ever, surpassing the blue whale. Living about 38-40 million years ago, Perucetus weighed up to 340 metric tonnes and measured around 20 meters in length. Its dense bones indicate it likely inhabited shallow coastal waters, similar to manatees. While lacking cranial and tooth remains, researchers believe Perucetus was a slow swimmer and a peaceful giant, resembling a super-sized manatee. This discovery sheds light on the extraordinary diversity and evolution of ancient marine creatures.
