Meet a Jurassic Killer: Temnodontosaurus
Clip: Season 37 Episode 7 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Temnodontosaurus fossils prove that this large predator fed on smaller ichthyosaurs.
With their giant jaws and razor-blade teeth, the Temnodontosaurus was one of the largest of the ichthyosaurs. This predator grew up to 33 feet long and had the largest eyes known of any animal. Fossils prove that this fierce sea dragon fed on smaller ichthyosaurs.
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Meet a Jurassic Killer: Temnodontosaurus
Clip: Season 37 Episode 7 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
With their giant jaws and razor-blade teeth, the Temnodontosaurus was one of the largest of the ichthyosaurs. This predator grew up to 33 feet long and had the largest eyes known of any animal. Fossils prove that this fierce sea dragon fed on smaller ichthyosaurs.
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Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
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Join Sir David Attenborough as he uncovers a new species of Ichthyosaur. (35s)
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Witness the discovery of a new ichthyosaur fossil. (2m 14s)
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