Did you know…? The Shonisaurus was one of the most impressive marine giants of the Triassic period. 🌊🦕 This massive marine reptile could reach over 21 meters (70 feet) in length — about the size of one and a half school buses! But its size wasn’t the only extraordinary thing about it… 🔍 With its streamlined body, huge eyes adapted to the deep ocean, and a long, narrow snout perfect for high-speed hunting, the Shonisaurus was built for fast and efficient swimming, covering long distances in an
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Shonisaurus, marine giant! Found in 1920 in Nevada’s Late #Triassic ~235 mya Luning Formation, this absolutely gigantic marine reptile is not a dinosaur, despite the saurus name, but is rather a huge #ichthyosaur! At nearly 50’ in length it is astounding to behold here at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Longer, and probably heavier, than a full-sized yellow school bus, I grew up thinking it lived in schools as 37 skeletons were excavated from one Nevada desert locality in the 1950s
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Shonisaurus was a massive ichthyosaur that swam the oceans during the Late Triassic period, about 215 million years ago. It could reach lengths of up to 50 feet (15 meters), making it one of the largest marine reptiles of its time. Unlike some other ichthyosaurs, Shonisaurus had a long, slender body with small teeth, suggesting it likely fed on soft prey like squid and fish rather than larger animals. Its paddle-like limbs and streamlined body made it an efficient swimmer, well-adapted to life i
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Ever wondered why scientific names are so detailed? Genus names like 'Shonisaurus' and 'Omphalosaurus' help scientists classify different ichthyosaurs, while species names describe even more specifics! Fun fact: 'Shonisaurus' is named after the Shoshone Mountains in Nevada! Visit the exhibit to meet “Jim II,” “Eva,” and other fossils that bring these ancient creatures to life. #Ichthyosaur #Fossil #DeepTime #SeaDragonsOfNevada #Paleontology #berlinichthyosaurstatepark #NevadaArt | Nevada Museum
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Shonisaurus, marine giant! (Apologies for low audio) Found in 1920 in Nevada’s Shoshone Formation, this absolutely gigantic #Triassic (around 235 mya) marine reptile is not a #dinosaur, despite the saurus name, but is rather a huge #ichthyosaur! At nearly 50’, it is astounding to behold. This one is on display at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. The holotype is in their collections, quite amazing to behold! Here is a beast #sauorpod researchers can get behind, longer, and probably h
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