This Massive Skeleton Belongs to an Ancient Whale

Season 51 Episode 1

About the Episode

Egypt’s Sahara desert is home to around 600 Basilosaurus fossils. Basilosaurus means “king lizard,” but this creature was actually ancient whale.

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