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Dolphin that existed along South Carolina coast long ago

Researchers have discovered a species of extinct dolphin off the coast of South Carolina. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily

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Ancient South Carolina whale yields secrets to filter feeding’s origins

The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived. And yet they feed almost exclusively on tiny crustaceans known as krill. The secret is in the baleen, a complex filter-feeding system that allows the enormous whales to strain … Continue reading

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