Found on the southern coast of Australia, the species could fill gaps in scientists' understanding of baleen whale evolution

A 26-million-year-old whale skull, belonging to the newly identified Janjucetus dullardi, has been unearthed at Jan Juc Beach in Australia. This Oligocene-era predator, unlike modern baleen whales, possessed sharp teeth and large eyes,

With large eyes, razor-sharp teeth and a compact body built for hunting, Janjucetus dullardi is nothing like the gentle giants known today, but this newly discovered ancient whale is one of their earliest cousins.