REMAINS OF A MASSIVE MARINE LIZARD THAT DOMINATED THE OCEANS 66 MILLION YEARS AGO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY SCIENTISTS.

Fossils of giant sea lizard that ruled the oceans 66 million years ago were discovered by scientists. Researchers have discovered a huge new mosasaur from Morocco, named Thalassotitan atrox, With massive jaws and teeth like those of killer whales. Scientists believe it existed around 66 million years ago. The remains of the new species were dug up in Morocco, about an hour outside Casablanca.

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Source: Vicky Just , University of Bath

Picture: Nick Longrich

Retrieved: 29th of Aug 2022