Marine reptile

2024 - 4 - 20

11-Year-Old Discovers Fossils of Largest Marine Reptile Ever Found

Fossil Discovery - Marine Reptile - Paleontology

Unearthed by an 11-year-old, the jawbone of an 82-foot-long marine reptile stuns scientists! 🦕🌊 #MarineReptile #FossilDiscovery

An 11-year-old has uncovered fossils of the largest known marine reptile, an Ichthyosaur species that measured over 80 feet long. The fossil jawbone, found in southwest England, has sparked excitement among scientists who believe it could be the largest marine reptile ever discovered. Named Ichthyotitan scevernnensis, this ancient creature may hold the record for the biggest marine reptile to have ever lived. The jawbone fragments discovered by the young girl and her father on a British beach represent a significant paleontological find dating back 202 million years ago.

In a surprising twist, a rainbow-like phenomenon on another planet has been observed along with news of the giant marine reptile discovery. Additionally, the underwater bees that have fascinated marine biologists have been making headlines. These unique natural phenomena add to the excitement of discovering ancient creatures from our planet's history.

The unearthed jawbone fragments from the marine reptile, measuring over 82 feet long, offer a glimpse into a new species yet to be fully explored. The scientific community is abuzz with the findings, further solidifying the importance of protecting and studying Earth's prehistoric past.

As the world marvels at the young girl's significant find, it serves as a reminder of the vast mysteries still hidden beneath the Earth's surface. The discovery of Ichthyotitan scevernnensis sheds light on the ancient marine world and the fascinating creatures that once roamed the seas, captivating both scientists and enthusiasts alike.

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An 11-year-old unearthed fossils of the largest known marine reptile (NPR)

When the dinosaurs walked the Earth, massive marine reptiles swam. Among them, a species of Ichthyosaur that measured over 80 feet long.

Giant marine reptile found in the UK could be the largest ever ... (The Natural History Museum)

The fossil jawbone of an ichthyosaur, which may belong to the largest marine reptile ever discovered, has been found in southwest England.

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11-year-old's fossil discovery reveals ancient creature larger than a ... (CNN)

This week, encounter the largest marine reptile ever to roam the seas, see a rainbow-like phenomenon on another planet, marvel at underwater bees, and more.

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Largest marine reptile ever? Girl's fossil discovery helps confirm new ... (CBC.ca)

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of Ichthyotitan scevernnensis, an ancient creature that may be the largest marine reptile to have ever lived.

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Fossil found on British beach likely largest known marine reptile (The Globe and Mail)

A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England belongs to a gigantic marine reptile from 202 million years ago that ...

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The largest sea reptile ever found? (The Naked Scientists)

A father and daughter have discovered what could be a remnant of the largest known marine reptile. Justin and Ruby Reynolds found a piece of jaw belonging ...

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11-Year-Old Uncovers Fossils of Giant Ichthyosaur in England, the ... (Smithsonian)

The jawbone fragments belonged to an 82-foot-long creature that represents a new species, according to a new study.

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Giant Ocean Reptile Discovered by Father, Daughter (VOA Learning English)

In 2020, Ruby and Justin Reynolds discovered the remains of an ancient creature. A recent study identified the find as a marine reptile thought to be among ...

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An 11-year-old girl's fossil find is the largest known ocean reptile (The Seattle Times)

In 1811, a 12-year-old girl named Mary Anning discovered a fossil on the beach near her home in southwestern England — the first scientifically identified ...

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11-year-old's beach find was likely largest known marine reptile to ... (WDSU New Orleans)

Researchers believe the creature, named Ichthyotitan severnensis, or "giant fish lizard of the Severn" in Latin, was more than 82 feet (25 meters) long, or the ...

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11-year-old's beach find was likely largest known marine reptile to ... (KCRA Sacramento)

A massive jawbone found by a father-daughter fossil-collecting duo on a beach belonged to a newfound species that's likely the largest known marine reptile ...

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11-year-old's beach find was likely largest known marine reptile to ... (WCVB Boston)

A massive jawbone found by a father-daughter fossil-collecting duo on a beach belonged to a newfound species that's likely the largest known marine reptile ...

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