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Ancient whale skeleton discovered in Thailand – The Independent
So far, more than 80% of the skeleton has been recovered 12km inland from the coastline, west of Bangkok.
In an extremely rare finding, a skeleton of whale estimated to be up to 5,000 years old, has been discovered in Thailand.
The 12m (39ft) long, partially fossilised skeleton was found 12km inland in Samut Sakhon, a central Thailand province.
More than 80% of the skeleton has been discovered, including a three metre skull, 19 complete vertebrae, five ribs, a shoulder blade, and fins.
The skeleton is said to be of Bryde’s whale, “a rare find that may provide a window into the past, claim sea and…
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