Orcinus citoniensis : Prehistoric Orca

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Time Period : Late Pliocene (approximately 3.5-2.5 million years ago)Location : ItalySize : Estimated to be around 4 to 5 meters in length Available sizes • Medium – 1:35 of the actual size | Normal, Pre-supported and Hollowed versions• Large – 1:20 of the actual size | Normal, Pre-supported and Hollowed versions Description Orcinus citoniensis is an extinct species of killer whale identified in the Late Pliocene of Italy and the Early Pleistocene of England. It was smaller than the modern killer whale. It may have resembled the modern killer whale in appearance, and could represent a transitional species between the modern killer whale and other dolphins. O. citoniensis could have hunted fish and squid in pods, and coexisted with other large predators of the time such as the orcinine Hemisyntrachelus and the extinct shark Otodus megalodon. Additional Details Chitubox file provided if you want to resize the model. Care should be taken when removing supports. Using a heat gun or a blow dryer is highly recommended.