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Primitive Cetacean Fossil Discovered in Majagual Beach, Rivas

Summary by invdes.com.mx
It could reveal secrets about the first cetaceans that inhabited Nicaragua Researchers have discovered completely mineralized fossil remains of a cetacean in Playa Majagual. The finding includes 11 visible vertebrae and skull fragments, which could correspond to a primitive whale that lived millions of years ago. According to specialists, the animal was stranded and covered by volcanic lava, which allowed its preservation. Early studies suggest …
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It could reveal secrets about the first cetaceans that inhabited Nicaragua Researchers have discovered completely mineralized fossil remains of a cetacean in Playa Majagual. The finding includes 11 visible vertebrae and skull fragments, which could correspond to a primitive whale that lived millions of years ago. According to specialists, the animal was stranded and covered by volcanic lava, which allowed its preservation. Early studies suggest …

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invdes.com.mx broke the news in on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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