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Why whale remains have been found in Michigan several times
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dane Kelly , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The discovery is a relatively recent one, not dating back to prehistoric times like the Basilosaurus that lived in the area 37 million years ago.
Whale remains have been discovered in Michigan, a finding that may come as a surprise to some. These remains are not from ancient ancestors of whales, but rather from species that still exist in the world's oceans today. The discovery is a relatively recent one, not dating back to prehistoric times like the Basilosaurus that lived in the area 37 million years ago.
Further information about the whale remains found in Michigan can be found through local news sources, which provide more details about these unexpected discoveries.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
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