Pakicetus

=Pakicetus:=

Year reported:
The Pakicetus was named by Gingerich & Russell in 1981.

Country where found:
Pakistan

Geological age (mya):
50 mya

Habitat (land, fresh water, shallow sea, open ocean):
Coastal regions

Skull, teeth, ear structure most like (whales or land animal):
The Pakicetus ear structure was more adapted for hearing in the air which suggests it spent the majority of its time on land. The head consisted of a very wolf-like structure, with sharp teeth used for diving for fish in coastal regions.

Limbs and tail (Description: Did it swim? If so, how?):
The Pakicetus had a very long and robust tail, and it's four legs had bones which suggested it was semi- aquatic.