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Ancient sea cow vertebra found in the Gatun Formation in Central America, Panama
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Ancient Sea Cow Vertebra

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An illustration of a recently discovered species of Monodontid, Bohaskaia monodontoides, and its beluga and narwhale relatives
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Illustration of a New Fossil Whale, Bohaskaia monodontoides

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A fossil imprint of Haplophrentis carinatus with two oar-like appendages.
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Haplophrentis carinatus

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Two researchers, looking for fossil whales, scan a rock formation in Peru's Pisco Basin.
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Searching for Fossil Whales in Peru

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Offshore Peru, during the Eocene (~56-34 million years ago), showing two archaeocetes (ancient whales): Ocucajea picklingi and Supayacetus muizon.
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Eocene Whales and Penguins Off the Coast of Peru

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An illustration of a recently discovered species of Monodontid, Bohaskaia monodontoides, and its beluga and narwhale relatives
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Smithsonian Scientists Describe a 'New' Fossil Whale

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A hippopotamus-like creature swims underwater
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Desmostylia

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Colorful illustration of extinct Archaeocyatha that lived on the seafloor.
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Archaeocyatha

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Illustration of Opabinia with five eyes and what look like scales.
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Opabinia

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A fossil imprint of Ottoia prolifica.
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Ottoia prolifica

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A bright illustration of extinct predator Hurdia victoria.
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Hurdia Victoria

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An image of a Anomalocaris canadensis fossil.
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Anomalocaris canadensis

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