Aug 3, 2023 · Perucetus colossus, a giant whale that lived almost 40 million years ago is now thought to be the heaviest animal that has ever lived, scientists said Wednesday.

Aug 2, 2023 · Scientists on Wednesday described fossils of an early whale unearthed in Peru called Perucetus colossus that lived about 38-40 million years ago during the Eocene epoch - …

Aug 3, 2023 · While today's blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales. Researchers described the species — named …

Aug 2, 2023 · A colossal ancient whale discovered in Peru might be the heaviest animal on record, according to a new study.

Aug 3, 2023 · Researchers described the species — named Perucetus colossus, or “the colossal whale from Peru” — in the journal Nature on Wednesday. Each vertebra weighs over 220 …

Aug 3, 2023 · Scientists in Peru have announced a new contender for the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. While today’s blue whale has long held the title, researchers said on …

Aug 4, 2023 · The extinct whale known as Perucetus colossus, or “the colossal whale from Peru,” is vying for the title of heaviest animal to ever exist. This enormous sea creature is giving …

Aug 3, 2023 · Scientists have identified a new candidate for the heaviest ever animal on Planet Earth. It's an ancient, long-extinct whale that would have tipped the scales at close to 200 …

Perucetus is an extinct genus of an early whale from Peru that lived during the Bartonian age of the middle Eocene. Perucetus is the largest Eocene whale, with length estimates varying from …

Aug 2, 2023 · Scientists have described fossils of an early whale unearthed in Peru called Perucetus colossus that lived about 38-40 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.