Ancient Fish Choked on Enormous Meal, Fossil Suggests

Researchers in Germany have discovered a 180 million-year-old fish fossil with a large ammonite shell lodged inside its body, suggesting that the fish may have choked to death or suffered a torn stomach while attempting to swallow the shell. The fossil, which was originally found in 1977 and stored in a museum drawer, provides valuable insights into the marine ecosystem of the Jurassic period. This is the first time a fossilized fish has been found with an intact, large ammonite inside it, and the discovery highlights the importance of exploring museum collections for new scientific findings.