Basilosaurus cetoides liopleurodon around 230 million years ago

around 230 million years ago

generating trumpet-like sounds through breathing

much of their body remains a mystery

Its average dimensions were around 1

corresponding to a total length of 9-10 meters

Basilosaurus cetoides liopleurodon around 230 million years agoBasilosaurus cetoides was an ancient cetacean that lived approximately 40 to 34 million years ago, during the late Eocene. Despite its name, which means "king lizard", this animal was actually a marine mammal and not a reptile, although its elongated skeleton initially led to confusion about its classification. This cetacean reached impressive sizes, with a length that could range between 15 and 18 meters, making it one of the largest predators of its