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2023-08-15 Miscellaneous

177.

Approximately how many years ago is it believed that the basilosaurid whale lived?

4,100 years ago

41,000 years ago

410,000 years ago

41 million years ago

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The basilosaurid whale is thought to have lived approximately 41 million years ago in Wadi el-Hitan, also known as Whale Valley. Weighing around 412 pounds and measuring about eight feet long, the newly discovered Tutcetus rayanensis offers insight into the transition of whales from land to sea.