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Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size

2023-08-03 08:58
An ancient, long-extinct whale could have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes, scientists say.
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size

Scientists have identified a new candidate for the heaviest ever animal on Planet Earth.

It's an ancient, long-extinct whale that would have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes.

Only some of the very biggest blue whale specimens might have rivalled its heft, researchers say.

The...