3.3" Basilosaurus Tooth Rooted Prehistoric Whale 34 Mil Yrs Old Late Eocene COA
Location: Dakhla, Western Sahara, South Morocco
Weight: 1.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.3 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 0.5 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 is a prehistoric whale that lived approximately 40 to 34 million years ago during the Late Eocene Period. It was first discovered in the 19th century in the United States and was originally mistaken for a prehistoric reptile. This is why it was given the name Basilosaurus in 1834, which means “king lizard.”
Looking at the fossil evidence, you can see that this whale was truly enormous. It measured about 70 feet long and weighed around 15 tons, making it longer than a semi-trailer and roughly as heavy as a modern cruise ship’s anchor. Its elongated body and powerful tail indicate that it was an agile and formidable swimmer.
Basilosaurus was a carnivore, as shown by its sharp teeth and strong jaws. Scientists have studied these features and determined that it likely had an impressive bite force of about 2,300 pounds, enabling it to capture and kill large prey efficiently.
Why such a massive bite force? It allowed Basilosaurus to hunt and feed on its preferred prey, which likely included large fish, smaller whales, and possibly any other animals it could overpower. This whale represents one of the apex predators of its time, offering fascinating insights into the evolution of marine mammals and the ancient oceans they inhabited.
