The fossil record of baleen whales (Mysticeti) offers a window into one of the most dramatic evolutionary transitions among mammals. Early cetaceans evolved from terrestrial artiodactyl ancestors ...

It’s a whale of a discovery. Literally. A team of paleontologists and volunteers from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH) recently excavated the skull and other fossilized bones of a ...

Whales are the biggest animal on the planet, dolphins are comparably smaller, but are they all one “big” happy family? They ...

A complete fossil of a small baleen whale, estimated to be 13.5 to 16.5 million years old, has been excavated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History after its ...

Fossil Baleen Whale Natural History Museum. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for ... is from a Parietobalaena, an extinct genus of the Baleen whale. This bone is 3cm thick ...

Ubitus, a global leader in cloud streaming and AI technology, has partnered with the National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS) in Taichung to launch an AI-powered intelligent tour guide system for the ...

Rice's whale is the only resident baleen whale in the Gulf of Mexico. It is also one of the world's most endangered whales. Only an estimated 50 individuals are left.

Tissues from the 55-foot carcass, possibly of a baleen whale, will be studied to determine more about it and its cause of death. Skip to content. All Sections. 70°F. Tuesday, June 17th 2025 ...