Scientists discover fossils of giant sea lizard that ruled the oceans 66 million years ago
Published Date: 8/24/2022
Source: phys.org
Researchers have discovered a huge new mosasaur from Morocco, named Thalassotitan atrox, which filled the apex predator niche. With massive jaws and teeth like those of killer whales, Thalassotitan hunted other marine reptiles—plesiosaurs, sea turtles, and other mosasaurs.