The Sea Tyrant That Hid in U.S. Museums for 150 Years

Ancient oceans were filled with massive, fearsome creatures. Based on sheer size alone, these animals put today’s aquatic giants to shame. One such creature is a newly named “sea tyrant” that ruled ancient Texas waters. Unlike a newly discovered fossil, this sea reptile has been hiding in plain sight for decades. Thanks to some observant eyes, the Tylosaurus rex has now become its own species.

The Sea Tyrant That Hid in U.S. Museums for 150 Years. Ancient oceans were filled with massive, fearsome creatures. Based on sheer size alone, these animals put today’s aquatic giants to shame. One such creature is a newly named “sea tyrant” that ruled ancient Texas waters. Unlike a newly discovered fossil, this sea reptile has been hiding in plain sight for decades. Thanks to some observant eyes, the Tylosaurus rex has now become its own species. Tylosaurus rex Is One of the Largest Mosasaurs Ever Discovered Mosasaurs were once the apex predators of ancient shallow, inland seas. One of the most aggressive was the Tylosaurus. Known for its ability to swallow prey whole, this sea reptile was truly one of a kind. That is, until it wasn’t. According to a new study published in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, a new spe...