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Five-Million-Year-Old Whale “graveyard” Found In Indian Ocean

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PublishedSource: BBC WorldJune 10, 2026
Scientists found a very old whale site in the Indian Ocean. They call it a “whale graveyard.” It is about five million years old. Researchers say the place is far bigger than they expected. Many whale bones are there. The discovery helps scientists learn how whales lived long ago. It may also show how the ocean changed over time. The team studied the area and shared their first results. They hope more research will explain why so many whales ended up there.
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