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A four-legged whale from Peru indicates that early whales crossed the South Atlantic before 42.6 million years ago and may have propelled like otters: with a robust tail and webbed fingers on their long feet. Full article: Current Biology, Lambert et al.: “An amphibious whale from the middle Eocene of Peru reveals early South Pacific… Continue reading Four-legged whale ancestors reached South America in an otter-like swimming style