Unearthing the Enormous Skull of an Ancient Sea Monster on England's Jurassic Coast

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Paleontologists have uncovered a 150 million-year-old pliosaur skull, measuring 6 feet in length, along England's Jurassic Coast. The largely intact skull, which is larger than the average human's height, is a unique find and could provide new insights into the creature's anatomy. The fossil was discovered by chance on the beach below a cliff and was extracted with the help of ropes and a makeshift stretcher. The rest of the reptile's body is believed to be in the cliff, but further excavation will require significant funding. The skull will be displayed at the Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life and featured in a BBC documentary.
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