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science1 year ago

Uncovering the Mystery of Sea Dragon Fossils in Leicestershire and Rutland

Leicestershire and Rutland have become unexpected hotspots for ichthyosaur discoveries, with recent finds suggesting the area was once a shallow sea during the Jurassic period. Inland discoveries, like the 10-meter-long ichthyosaur fossil found in 2021, are often more complete than coastal finds due to less erosion. This has led experts to reconsider the potential of inland areas for uncovering Jurassic marine reptiles and possibly dinosaurs, with many specimens likely still buried beneath the region.