3.1" Basilosaurus Tooth Rooted Prehistoric Whale 34 Mil Yrs Old Late Eocene COA
Location: Dakhla, Western Sahara, South Morocco
Weight: 1.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 1.4 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 was a prehistoric whale that lived approximately 40 million to 34 million years ago during the Late Eocene Period. It was first discovered in the 19th century in the United States and was initially mistaken for a prehistoric reptile. This misconception is why it was given the name Basilosaurus in 1834, which translates to “king lizard.”
Looking at the Basilosaurus, it’s easy to see just how massive this whale was. It measured around 70 feet long and weighed about 15 tons, making it longer than a semi-trailer and roughly as heavy as a modern cruise ship’s anchor.
Basilosaurus was a carnivore, a fact revealed by its sharp teeth and strong jaws. Scientists who have studied these features determined that it possessed an enormous bite force, capable of exerting approximately 2,300 pounds of pressure.
Why such a formidable bite? It was crucial for hunting and killing its preferred prey. Paleontologists believe Basilosaurus likely fed on large fish, smaller whales, and nearly anything else it could capture, making it one of the apex predators of its ancient oceans. Its combination of size, strength, and hunting ability made it a truly dominant force in the Eocene seas.
