Micocetus Baleen Whale - Aliso Viejo, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 33° 34.029 W 117° 42.543
11S E 434189 N 3714389
This is one of two parts in the earthcache here.
Waymark Code: WMK9WC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 4

The plaque says, "This skull of Mixocetus baleen whale was discovered during grading of this plaza. It is the second example of the species known to science. The first was found in Los Angles in 1931.

Mixocetus was one of the largest marine animals to inhabit this area in the Miocene Epoch, 10 to 12 million years ago. It grew to about 35 feet and fed on small fish which caught in brush-like baleen plates."
What kinds of fossils are found here:
Whale Skull


Admission Fee: no

Link for more information about this site: Not listed

Visit Instructions:

At least one good photo you have personally obtained and a brief story of your visit. Any additions or corrections to the information about the Waymark (for instance, have the hours open to the public changed) will be greatly appreciated.

Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Paleontology and Fossils
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log  
bluesnote visited Micocetus Baleen Whale - Aliso Viejo, CA 03/07/2014 bluesnote visited it