PolicyTuesday, February 24, 2026ScienceDaily
190-million-year-old “Sword Dragon” fossil rewrites ichthyosaur history
A newly identified ichthyosaur fossil, nicknamed the "Sword Dragon of Dorset," has been discovered on the UK's Jurassic Coast, offering new insights into the evolutionary history of these marine reptiles. This 190-million-year-old specimen is expected to enhance our understanding of prehistoric marine ecosystems.
