FALCON POWERS – Mansoura University announced that its Vertebrate Paleontology Center has achieved a global milestone by entering the Guinness World Records for possessing the oldest fossil of ancient whales, discovered in rocks dating back 41 million years in Egypt.
In this regard, Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, confirmed during a phone interview on the “Good Morning Egypt” program on the Egyptian First Channel on Sunday that the university’s paleontology center is a shining example of the university’s achievements, adding this accomplishment to its rich history of scientific and research achievements.
He further stated that this discovery entered the Guinness World Records as one of the rarest finds globally, noting that this type of discovery is classified as a vertebrate finding of a rare species of whale. This success is attributed to the efforts of the research team, which has been working for four years to reach this kind of discovery, led by Dr. Hisham Salam, an Egyptian paleontologist.
Mansoura University leads a research team that discovered fossils – archival photo.
Dr. Khater explained that the age of this discovery was determined based on the analysis of the whale’s length and weight. There are also specific markers present that help ascertain its age. Additionally, the research team presented a paper published in one of the largest global journals, which confirmed the accuracy of this information, leading to its recognition worldwide and its entry into the Guinness World Records.
He clarified that this is not the first time fossils have been discovered; over seven years ago, the research team discovered the fossil of the dinosaur “Mansourasaurus.”
