![For whales, study shows gigantism is in the genes For whales, study shows gigantism is in the genes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674185972_WHALE.jpg)
For whales, study shows gigantism is in the genes
The blue, fin, bowhead, gray, humpback, right and sperm whales are the largest animals alive today.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![In Peru, skull of 'marine monster' points to fearsome ancient predator In Peru, skull of 'marine monster' points to fearsome ancient predator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647596197_PERU.jpg)
In Peru, skull of 'marine monster' points to fearsome ancient predator
The one-time top predator likely measured some 12 meters (39 feet) long, or about the height of a four-story building.
Fri Mar 18 2022