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paleontology1 year ago

"Scientists Uncover 240-Million-Year-Old 'Chinese Dragon' Fossil"

Scientists have revealed images of a 240-million-year-old aquatic reptile fossil, Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, resembling the mythical Chinese Dragon with its long, snake-like features. The fossil, found in China, shows the reptile had a remarkably long neck and torso, making it appear more snake-like than other marine reptiles from the same period. The discovery, made by an international team of researchers, sheds light on the evolution of this group of animals and their adaptation to an oceanic lifestyle.

paleontology2 years ago

Giant Prehistoric 'Dragon' Fossil Discovered in Japan

Paleontologists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new species of aquatic "dragon" in southwestern Japan. Belonging to the mosasaur family, this monstrous predator measured as long as a great white shark and had a unique combination of features, including a crocodile-like head, wing-shaped flippers, and a finned tail. Its exceptional vision made it a lethal hunter. Named Megapterygius wakayamaensis or "blue dragon," this prehistoric creature may be exhibited in the future, showcasing its significance in Japanese folklore.

paleontology2 years ago

"Prehistoric 'Blue Dragon' Unearthed: Giant Mosasaur Roamed Pacific Seas"

Paleontologists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new species of aquatic "dragon" in southwestern Japan. Belonging to the mosasaur family, this monstrous predator measured as long as a great white shark and had a unique combination of features, including a crocodile-like head, wing-shaped flippers, and a finned tail. Its exceptional vision made it a lethal hunter. Named Megapterygius wakayamaensis or "blue dragon," this prehistoric creature may be exhibited in the future, showcasing its significance in Japanese folklore.