Ancient Sea Monster Skull Unearthed in UK
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered a mostly intact skull of a pliosaur, a giant and deadly sea reptile that lived millions of years ago off the coast of England. The six-foot-long skull reveals the massive size and powerful bite of the creature, which had 130 teeth and was compared to an underwater T. rex. The fossil will be featured in a BBC One special hosted by David Attenborough and will be displayed in a museum. However, there are concerns that the rest of the fossil may be lost due to erosion.
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