University of Manchester: Rare Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' Prehistoric Reptile Discovered in the UK
October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
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Rare Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK
A near-complete skeleton found on UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new and rare species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.
The dolphin-sized ichthyosaur called Xiphodracon goldencapensi . . .
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Rare Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK
A near-complete skeleton found on UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new and rare species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.
The dolphin-sized ichthyosaur called Xiphodracon goldencapensi . . .