Messapicetus Low-poly 3D model

Messapicetus was a prehistoric toothed whale (odontocete) that lived during the Miocene epoch, around 11 to 7 million years ago. This ancient whale had an elongated snout filled with conical teeth, suggesting it preyed on fish and squid. Messapicetus likely used echolocation like modern toothed whales to navigate and hunt in the ocean. It had a streamlined body adapted for fast swimming and efficient hunting in marine environments. Fossils of Messapicetus have been found in Italy and Peru, providing important insights into the evolution of early toothed whales and their adaptations to life in the ocean during the Miocene.