Found on the southern coast of Australia, the species could fill gaps in scientists' understanding of baleen whale evolution

A newly identified species of ancient whale reveals how the first baleen relatives hunted, sensed their world, and grew.

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Prehistoric fossils have led to the discovery of an ancient whale species off the coast of Australia. Scientists said the species, Janjucetus dullardi, is one of the earliest cousins of modern whales but was not an ocean giant, researchers from Museums Victoria Research Institute said.