World Dinosaur

I've got your Basilosaurus right here!

Posted from Laelaps 99 days ago
Dinosaurs! : Dinosaurs

There are few things that make me as happy as being able to find an elusive reference or seemingly ephemeral bit of information, and this afternoon I am smiling. After almost giving up I have been able to locate Richard Harlan description of Basilosaurus, reprinted in his book Medical and Physical Researches, and available for free download. There's lots of other great papers in the book (particularly if you're interested in the scientific study of apes), and I certainly recommend that anyone with a love for dusty old science texts give it a look. Stumbling across this collection of Harlan's ... (original story)