Basilosaurus: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Zeuglodon

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Eocene Epoch fossil basilosaurid gomphothere mammoth Simocetus Llanocetus denticrenatus sabre-toothed cat Phoberomys cave bear dire wolf Enaliarctos woolly rhinoceros

The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is seen in Switzerland on December 2024

Animal Factoids

Lion (panthera leo)

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

Animal Group Names

Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)

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