Scientists Discover 16-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Amazon River Dolphin Skull | WION Podcast

Scientists have uncovered a 16-million-year-old fossilized skull of an ancient Amazon river dolphin, shedding light on the evolutionary history of these unique creatures. The skull, remarkably well-preserved, provides insights into the adaptations that helped dolphins transition from marine to freshwater environments. Unlike modern Amazon river dolphins, this ancient species had distinct anatomical features that hint at its diet and habitat. The discovery offers a deeper understanding of the biodiversity of the Miocene epoch and how environmental changes shaped the evolution of aquatic mammals in South America. This finding adds a vital piece to the puzzle of river dolphin ancestry. #ancient #fish #wionpodcast About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://bit.ly/455YOQ0 Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wionews/ Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps