180 million year old Jurassic fossil reveals how an injured ichthyosaur survived

It bears injuries yet shows survival clues

Researchers in Germany have uncovered a well-preserved ichthyosaur fossil from roughly 180 million years ago, belonging to the Temnodontosaurus genus. The specimen shows injury evidence alongside anatomical adaptations that hint it endured physical setbacks. By studying its anatomy and likely diet, scientists aim to better understand how Jurassic marine reptiles lived and survived in ancient seas.