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100-million-year-old ichthyosaur's last meal found; bite marks implicate giant Kronosaurus

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: Australia
Published: August 02, 2026 at 06:32

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A remarkable ichthyosaur fossil, hailing from 100 million years ago, has provided a glimpse into its final feast, which included fish, cephalopods, and even a pterosaur. Using sophisticated scanning methods, scientists could identify these stomach contents non-invasively. Notably, the fossil bears evidence of severe bite marks, implicating the Kronosaurus queenslandicus as the likely predator, illuminating aspects of Australia’s ancient marine food web.

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