Pa Pray

20/08/2025

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13/08/2025

17/07/2025

Britain huh? Ya dont say?

The massive 6-foot-long skull belonged to a newly identified species of pliosaur, a ferocious marine reptile that dominated the seas around Britain during the Jurassic period, 150 million years ago. Often described as the “ocean T-Rex,” this apex predator had immense power, with strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth capable of crushing prey. Its discovery marks one of the most complete and largest marine reptile skulls ever found, providing rare insight into the terrifying rulers of ancient seas.

The fossil’s story began in April 2022 when fossil hunter Phil Jacobs noticed a strange rock while walking along the beach at Kimmeridge, Dorset. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the fossilized snout of a pliosaur, teeth intact. Unable to carry the heavy find, he buried it and alerted his colleague Steve Etches at the Etches Collection Museum. Together, they retrieved the fossil using a ladder as a makeshift stretcher, confirming that it had fallen from the eroding cliffs above.

The remarkable excavation has been featured in a documentary by Sir David Attenborough, who hailed the pliosaur as “one of the greatest predators the world has ever seen.” This discovery not only sheds light on prehistoric marine ecosystems but also highlights the importance of vigilance and collaboration in unearthing ancient treasures hidden in plain sight.