Ancient whale ruled Australian sea 26 million years ago
Researchers identified Janjucetus Dullardi, a 26‑million‑year‑old, dolphin‑sized whale with forward‑facing eyes and razor‑sharp teeth, found off Victoria’s Surf Coast. Unlike today’s baleen whales, it was a swift predator. The discovery fills a key gap in whale evolution and highlights the role of citizen fossil finds in science.