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May 22, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Paleontologists Discover an Ancient Marine Reptile They've Dubbed the T. Rex of the Sea, Crowning Another King of the Cretaceous
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Paleontologists have identified a new, massive mosasaur species, Tylosaurus rex, an ancient marine reptile up to 43 feet long, dubbed the 'T. Rex of the Sea'.
paleontology
discovery
mosasaur
Tylosaurus rex
marine reptile
Cretaceous