Giant Ancient Sea Creature Found in Peru May Have Been Heaviest Animal Ever

Researchers in Peru have unearthed the remains of an enormous ancient sea creature that may have been the heaviest animal to ever exist with a staggering suggested weight of 375 tons. Fossils from the prehistoric cetacean were first found thirteen years ago in the Desert of Ica and, following extensive excavation and analysis, the newly classified species was reportedly detailed this week in a scientific paper published in the journal Nature. In recognition of its country of origin and its jaw-dropping size, the creature has been named Perucetus colossus, which translates to 'colossal whale from Peru.'

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