The plesiosaur — an aquatic dinosaur once thought to exclusively reside in saltwater — is now believed to have spent much of its time in freshwater, according to a new study. The discovery is likely ...

The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species. The plesiosaur, considered a successful marine predatory ancient species, may have ...

An ocean-dwelling, slender-necked reptile once rumored to be the Loch Ness monster spent part of its life in a freshwater lake, contrary to what researchers had believed. Locals in Morocco found ...

Plesiosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago, but evidence that the long-necked reptiles lived in freshwater, not just oceans, has offered hope to Nessie enthusiasts. By Jenny Gross LONDON — Millions ...

A newly discovered plesiosaur fossil suggests several species of the long-necked marine dinosaur roamed the oceans 180 million years ago. The nearly complete specimen of Plesiopterys wildi from ...

A nearly complete specimen of Plesiopterys wildi from Germany provides fresh insights into plesiosaur diversity and regional specialisation A newly described plesiosaur fossil from southern Germany is ...

The discovery of a giant 100 million-year-old marine reptile's skeleton in Australia has been hailed by researchers as a breakthrough that may provide vital clues about prehistoric life. The remains ...

Millions of years ago, a long-necked marine predator with flippers dominated the seas. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles that ...

The mix of features offers new clues to how plesiosaurs navigated prehistoric oceans. The tip of a right flipper of the new plesiosaur fossil, with two scales along the trailing edge. A new study ...

Plesiosaur specimen MH 7 with comparisons. Credit: Current Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.01.001 A small team of archaeologists, geologists, paleontologists and climate scientists has found ...

A remarkably preserved plesiosaur fossil has revealed both smooth and scaly skin, offering new clues about how this ancient sea creature swam and moved along the ocean floor. Some skin cells were so ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scaly or smooth? That has long been one of paleontology’s enduring ...