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News Release 09-013
Early Whales Gave Birth on Land
Fossil discovery in Pakistan uncovers skeleton of extinct pregnant female whale
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Artist's conception of male Maiacetus inuus with transparent overlay of skeleton.
Credit: John Klausmeyer and Bonnie Miljour, University of Michigan
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Male Maiacetus inuus with opaque skelton overlay.
Credit: John Klausmeyer and Bonnie Miljour, University of Michigan
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Male Maiacetus inuus as it would have appeared in life.
Credit: John Klausmeyer, University of Michigan
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Fossils of female Maiacetus inuus with near-term fetus in utero, as found in the field.
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