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Ancient Ichthyosaur's Stealth Hunting Revealed by Fossil Find

7/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Nature uncovers that the giant ichthyosaur Temnodontosaurus mastered the art of stealth hunting in murky waters. A remarkable fossilized flipper discovered in Germany reveals advanced sound-suppressing features, shedding light on the hunting tactics of ancient marine reptiles and offering insights into combating today’s underwater noise pollution.

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A groundbreaking study in Nature uncovers that the giant ichthyosaur Temnodontosaurus mastered the art of stealth hunting in murky waters. A remarkable fossilized flipper discovered in Germany reveals advanced sound-suppressing features, shedding light on the hunting tactics of ancient marine reptiles and offering insights into combating today’s underwater noise pollution.