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36-million-year-old whale fossil found

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2 years ago

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A 36-Million-Year-Old Whale fossil was found in a Peruvian desert.
A complete skull of the Peruvian basilosaurus was discovered in the Ocucaje Desert.
The Ocucaje Desert is rich in fossils, providing scientists with 42 million years’ worth of evolutionary evidence.

LIMA: Paleontologists on Thursday unveiled the fossilized remains of an ancient whale that inhabited the seas 36 million years ago, found last year in a Peruvian desert.

“We have presented the new Peruvian basilosaurus, it is the complete skull of an archaic whale that lived 36 million years ago,” paleontologist Mario Urbina, head of the team that discovered the skeleton, told AFP.

Urbina said the basilosaurus was found at the end of 2021 in the Ocucaje Desert in the Ica department, about 350 kilometers (215 miles) south of Lima. The desolate landscape was a shallow sea millions of years ago, and its dunes have yielded large numbers of striking primitive sea mammal remains.

The “Ocucaje Predator,” as the researchers dubbed it, was about 17 meters (55 feet) long and used its massive, powerful teeth to feed on tuna, sharks and schools of sardines.

“This finding is very important because there are no other similar specimens discovered in the world,” said Urbina, a researcher at the National University of San Marcos, in Lima.

Team member Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi explained the basilosaurus differs from other known ancient whale species by its size and the development of its teeth, both of which indicate the animal was likely at the top of the food chain.

“This is an extraordinary find because of its great state of preservation,” he told AFP. “This animal was one of the largest predators of its time.”

“At that time the Peruvian sea was warm,” added Salas-Gismondi, who heads the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Natural History Museum in Lima. “Thanks to this type of fossil, we can reconstruct the history of the Peruvian sea.”

The first cetaceans, like the basilosaurus, evolved from land animals some 55 million years ago.

By the late Eocene period (between 56 million and 34 million years ago), cetaceans had fully adapted to marine life.

Whales had not yet evolved, and almost all cetaceans were marine macropredators, according to the research team.

The Ocucaje Desert is rich in fossils, the researchers said, providing scientists with 42 million years’ worth of evolutionary evidence.

Other fossils found there include four-legged dwarf whales, dolphins, sharks and other species from the Miocene period (between 23 million and five million years ago).

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Who is the mystery man behind Jannat Mirza’s rumours of his engagement?

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One of the most well-known TikTok performers in Pakistan, Jannat Mirza, has gained attention from her followers lately due to engagement rumours.

Jannat has amassed a sizable social media following thanks to her lip-syncing abilities, fashion taste, and acting prowess.

The name Jannat Mirza was formerly associated with Umar Butt, a fellow TikToker. While creating TikTok videos together, the two grew close and ultimately made the decision to tie the knot.

But by 2023, the pair had formally split up, despite Jannat’s announcement in 2021 that they had struck an understanding. Later, Umar Butt announced their breakup and urged followers to be considerate of their privacy.

Engagement of Jannat Mirza

By posting a picture of a stunning ring on her hand on Instagram, Jannat Mirza recently gave rise to rumours that she was engaged.

Social media users began to wonder a lot about her relationship status as a result of this. The mystery was increased when a video of Jannat and an unidentified man wearing black appeared.

The video has Jannat donning a purple outfit, but the mystery man’s identity is kept a secret since his face is covered the entire time. Jannat seems pleased and happy with him in spite of this. The engagement rumours were further stoked by the video, which featured black and purple heart emojis.

Enquiries regarding Jannat’s new relationship flooded the comment sections as fans reacted to the film and the ring photo with enthusiasm and curiosity. People are very interested in Jannat Mirza’s personal life, as seen by comments like “Who is Jannat Mirza’s next target?”

Fans are anxiously awaiting Jannat Mirza’s formal statement regarding her engagement and the identity of the mystery man, as the rumours about him go on.

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Filming for “Yeh Ishq” begins with Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah.

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2 days ago

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Ushna Shah and Sheheryar Munawar, two of the most attractive and well-liked performers in Pakistani entertainment, are now working together for the first time on the drama series “Yeh Ishq.”

Director Qasim Ali Mureed announced on social media that the project began work on Wednesday, sharing a photo of the title’s clapperboard.

In addition to the main performers, the ensemble cast includes experienced actors Shabbir Jan, Irsa Ghazal, Mehmood Aslam, Kinza Malik, and Sohail Sameer in key roles, as well as the newest sensation in show business, Shuja Asad, and emerging starlet Mahenur Haider.

Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib, through their production company Six Sigma Plus, are supporting the upcoming play.

Prominent drama and film director Qasim Ali Mureed, known for his work on “Tich Button,” “Jaan-e-Jahan,” “Mere Humsafar,” and “Prem Gali,” has been tapped to direct the screenplay written by Sadia Akhtar, whose credits include hits like “Woh Pagal Si” and “Muqaddar Ka Sitara.”

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A glimpse of Sania Mirza’s relaxed moments

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3 days ago

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After a hiatus following her most recent Hajj trip, former Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza returned to Instagram.

The 37-year-old has a large global fan base, and those followers are quite curious to discover what daily errands Mirza runs.

Though she had been away from social media on her trip to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj last month, it had been a while since she had disclosed specifics about her time spent with friends and family.

Mirza was pictured chilling out with family and friends in her most recent Instagram image.

With a caption that read “Unrolling the B-roll,” the athlete shared images of herself, her gorgeous kid, Izhaan Mirza Malik, and pals, along with a few inane but artistically pleasing shots that showcased the star’s passion for the arts.