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Image shows an illustration of the oldest megapredatory pliosaur, Lorrainosaurus, in the ancient Middle Jurassic sea, undated photo. It thrived in today's northern France 170 million years ago. Note: Licensed content. (Joschua Knueppe/Newsflash)

23 October 2023

ANCIENT MONSTER: Marine Reptile That Lived 170 Million Years Ago Identified As Oldest-Known Mega-Predatory Pliosaur

(starts) The fossils of a 170-million-year-old monster have been identified as the oldest-known mega...

Image shows a reconstruction of the earliest ichthyosaur and the 250-million-year-old ecosystem found on Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, undated photo. A team of Swedish and Norwegian palaeontologists has discovered remains of the earliest known ichthyosaur or 'fish-lizard' on the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen. Note: Licensed content. (Esther van Hulsen/Newsflash)

14 March 2023

SITE FOR SAUR EYES: Oldest Sea Reptile Found On Arctic Island Mountain

(starts) Ancient remains of a terrifying 250-million-year-old sea reptile have been found halfway up...