UCMP MYSTERY FOSSIL #10 is . . .
Pakicetus


UCMP Mystery Fossil Number 10

Pakicetus is an archaeocete, an early whale. Though Pakicetus is known only from its skull, more complete skeletons of other early whales exhibit well-developed hind limbs, unlike modern whales. Find out more cool facts about early whales here.
 

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