Dorudon

The Dorudon (Dorudon atrox) is a whale that used to live in the late Eocene period. They were the Basilosaurus's prey. They lived about 41-33 million years ago.

Dorudon were probably carnivores, and they were around 16 feet long. They were big, but not very big compared to the Basilosaurus. The scientists found the fossils in North America, Pakistan, and in Egypt. The Dorudon had sharp teeth and a powerful tail. Dorudon means "spear toothed". They were probably the fastest whales in the Eocene. Their closest living relatives are modern whales. Since they were carnivorous, they ate small fish and little molluscs.