Did you know that ichthyosaurs, ancient marine reptiles, once swam in ocean waters that once covered the Nevada desert? Some of the largest ichthyosaur fossils have been found near the old mining town of Berlin, NV. Millions of years ago, Nevada was covered by a warm sea, and when these giants died their skeletons settled into the ocean floor. As the earth’s continents shifted and time passed, these incredible fossils were preserved and now give us a glimpse into life from a prehistoric world. #
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Did you know that ichthyosaurs, ancient marine reptiles, once swam in ocean waters that once covered the Nevada desert? Some of the largest ichthyosaur fossils have been found near the old mining town of Berlin, NV. Millions of years ago, Nevada was covered by a warm sea, and when these giants died their skeletons settled into the ocean floor. As the earth’s continents shifted and time passed, these incredible fossils were preserved and now give us a glimpse into life from a prehistoric world. #
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What ruled the oceans long before sharks or whales? Meet the Ichthyosaurs – marine reptiles that dominated the seas during the Mesozoic Era (250-66 million years ago). Although they lived during the age of dinosaurs, ichthyosaurs are not dinosaurs, but a distinct reptile group only distantly related to them. With long snouts, flipper-like limbs, and sleek bodies, ichthyosaurs ranged from the size of a salmon (3 feet/1 meter) to giants over 65 feet (20 meters)! Some hunted fish and squid, while o
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Here’s one of our favourite Ichthyosaur paddles! 🐬🏝 Ichthyosaurs looked much like dolphins but aren’t actually related ⚒️🌍 They lived in the sea and are thought to have eaten mainly squid, fish, and shellfish 🦑 My dad carefully prepared this specimen over many hours 🔬 If you’d like an ammonite rock to crack open, please message us directly @yorkshire.fossils or Shae @01shaesmith10 🦕 For more videos, check out our YouTube channel Yorkshire Fossils 🏝 Thanks for supporting our page! 🐊 #natu
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