<em>Olympicetus avitus</em> (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption Artist's rendering of a specimen resembling Olympicetus avitus. This member of the toothed whale family was in a branch that died out before modern dolphins and porpoises appeared. Credit Robert W. Boessenecker/College of Charleston Usage Restrictions Must credit Dr. Boessenecker. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.