2.5" Basilosaurus Tooth Rooted Prehistoric Whale 34 Mil Yrs Old Late Eocene COA
Location: Dakhla, Western Sahara, South Morocco
Weight: 1.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick (Matrix)
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Name: Basilosaurus (King Lizard).
Diet: Piscivore/Carnivore.
Size: Estimated between 50 Feet to 70 feet
Known locations: North Africa, North Africa
Time period: Late Eocene Period, 40 to 34 Million Years Ago
Basilosaurus was a carnivorous predator, as revealed by its sharp teeth and powerful jaws. Scientists studying its fossils have estimated that it could exert a bite force of around 2,300 pounds, enough to catch and kill large prey. This incredible strength allowed it to feed on large fish, smaller whales, and other marine animals, making it one of the dominant hunters of the Late Eocene oceans. Its elongated body and formidable bite made Basilosaurus both an impressive and fearsome creature in its ancient marine ecosystem.
This whale was a carnivore, as indicated by its sharp teeth and powerful jaws. Scientists who have examined its fossilized jaws and teeth have estimated that Basilosaurus possessed an enormous bite force, capable of exerting around 2,300 pounds of pressure.
Why such a formidable bite? It was essential for hunting and subduing its prey. Paleontologists believe that Basilosaurus likely fed on large fish, smaller whales, and possibly any other creatures it could catch, making it one of the top predators of its time. Its powerful jaws allowed it to dominate the Late Eocene seas with efficiency and precision.
