3.1" Basilosaurus Tooth Rooted Prehistoric Whale 34 Mil Yrs Old Late Eocene COA
Location: Dakhla, Western Sahara, South Morocco
Weight: 1.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 1.7 Inches Wide, 0.7 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, an apex predator of the Late Eocene seas, dominated ocean ecosystems between 40 and 34 million years ago. Despite its misleading name—bestowed in 1834 when scientists mistakenly classified it as a reptilian "king lizard"—this remarkable cetacean was unmistakably a whale. Stretching approximately 70 feet in length and weighing roughly 15 tons, Basilosaurus commanded a formidable presence in ancient waters. Its formidable dentition and powerful jaws enabled a devastating bite force exceeding 2,300 pounds, facilitating predation on substantial fish, smaller cetaceans, and other substantial marine fauna. This specimen represents a significant chapter in cetacean evolution, bridging the transition from land-dwelling mammals to fully aquatic marine mammals. Authenticated with a certificate of authenticity.
