Giant orca hunted large prey in the North Sea two million years ago

The giant orca, measuring over 7 meters, had features indicating it hunted large marine mammals. Fossils from this species, dating back 2.1 to 2.6 million years, were found in the North Sea. Researchers studied five fossils, revealing adaptations for capturing large prey. Evidence suggests orcas were hunting large animals much earlier than previously believed. Only one other fossil orca has been discovered globally, found in Italy and dating back 3 to 4 million years, which was significantly smaller.