The fossil bones were first discovered by a local citizen along the Toyohira River in Sapporo in October 2008.

Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.

A fossil pulled from Victoria’s Surf Coast has revealed a very different kind of whale, one built for speed, sight, and killing power. Measuring just over two metres, Janjucetus dullardi had large ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral. A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old fossil on an ...

Hitan, or Whale Valley, more than 400 skeletons reveal whales once had legs. Dating back 37 million years, these fossils show the transition from land mammals to fully aquatic whales. Known as the ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral. A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old fossil on an ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The newly described Janjucetus dullardi is known from juvenile remains. This illustration depicts ...

In this illustration provided by Ruairidh Duncan a Janjucetus dullardi is depicted chasing a fish. Ruairidh Duncan / AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some ...

Australia Prehistoric Whale In this illustration provided by Ruairidh Duncan a Janjucetus dullardi is depicted chasing a fish. (Ruairidh Duncan via AP) (Ruairidh Duncan) (Ruairidh Duncan/AP) Australia ...