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"Demonic Sea Monster: Unveiling the World's Nastiest Prehistoric Reptile"
paleontology1 year ago

"Demonic Sea Monster: Unveiling the World's Nastiest Prehistoric Reptile"

Fossilized remains found in Morocco have revealed a new species of mosasaur, Khinjaria acuta, described as terrifying, nightmarish, and hideously ugly due to its large size, robust jaws, and bladelike teeth, suggesting it was an apex predator that could expand its lower jaws to eat huge prey. The creature, about eight meters long, is considered one of the world's nastiest prehistoric reptiles, joining the ranks of other bizarre-looking ancient creatures.

"300-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Skin Unearthed in Oklahoma Cave"
paleontology2 years ago

"300-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Skin Unearthed in Oklahoma Cave"

Paleontologists have discovered a 300-million-year-old piece of fossilized skin in an Oklahoma cave, belonging to a prehistoric lizard-like reptile and now the world's oldest preserved skin found. The fossils, found in the Richards Spur cave system, contain both the exterior and internal structure of the skin, providing valuable insights into the early land-dwelling creatures. The unique combination of clay-rich sediment, lack of oxygen, and seeping oil in the cave preserved the tough skin, making it an exceptional find in the fossil record.