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New Ichthyosaur Species Unearthed in Canada: Fernatator prenticei

8/5/2025

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Mallon Unveils Ichthyosaur

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the depths of history as scientists unveil a new ichthyosaur species, Fernatator prenticei. Unearthed from a fossil near Fernie, B.C., this dolphin-like marine predator roamed the oceans 250 million years ago. Paleontologist Jordan Mallon at the Canadian Museum of Nature celebrated this find, marking it as the most complete ichthyosaur fossil in North America.

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Paleontologists Discover Plesiosaur

Paleontologists have unveiled a remarkable new species of plesiosaur, Plesionectes longicollum, from the ancient Posidonia Shale in Holzmaden, Germany, dating back 183 million years. This nearly complete skeleton, unearthed in 1978, showcases distinct anatomical traits, deepening our insight into Early Jurassic marine ecosystems and underscoring the rich fossil diversity of the region.

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Mallon Unveils Ichthyosaur

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the depths of history as scientists unveil a new ichthyosaur species, Fernatator prenticei. Unearthed from a fossil near Fernie, B.C., this dolphin-like marine predator roamed the oceans 250 million years ago. Paleontologist Jordan Mallon at the Canadian Museum of Nature celebrated this find, marking it as the most complete ichthyosaur fossil in North America.

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