"11-Year-Old's Discovery: Uncovering the Largest Prehistoric Marine Reptile"
An 11-year-old and her father discovered a massive jawbone on a beach in Somerset, England, which belonged to a newfound species of ichthyosaur, likely the largest known marine reptile to have swum in Earth's oceans. Named Ichthyotitan severnensis, the creature is estimated to have been over 82 feet long. The discovery sheds light on the prehistoric giant's role in evolutionary history and the ancient ocean ecosystem. The nearly complete jawbone, along with a previously found piece, has provided valuable insights into the creature's size and growth, and will be displayed at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.