Fossil of pregnant Icthyosaur “Fiona”, a prehistoric sea reptile, found in Chile -- Key details inside

In Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, the remarkably preserved remains of a pregnant ichthyosaur, nicknamed “Fiona,” have been unearthed. Dating back 131 million years, this fossil provides unprecedented insight into the Mesozoic era marine reptile. The discovery, including several embryos, confirms live birth in ichthyosaurs. Scientists are studying Fiona to understand their adaptation to cold, deep-sea environments.

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