"We opted for xiphodracon because of the long, sword-like snout, and dracon in reference to ichthyosaurs being referred to as ...

A fossil discovered in Dorset has been identified as a “sword dragon” marine reptile that lived alongside dinosaurs.

The dolphin-sized marine creature has been named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, or the “Sword Dragon of Dorset.” This ...

Did this dinosaur inspire dragon myths? — -- Here's a dinosaur that really knows how to stick its neck out above the rest. Called the "dragon of Qijiang," for the Chinese city in which the fossil ...

Khankhuuluu served as a precursor to the famed bone-crushing kings of the Cretaceous. Paleontologists have uncovered a previously unknown dinosaur species named Khankhuuluu, identified as the ...

The newly discovered ichthyosaur dubbed Xiphodracon goldencapsis was about 10 feet long and had a sword-shaped snout.

A near-complete skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new and rare species of ichthyosaur—a type ...

Ever wondered if crocodiles or Komodo dragons are closer to dinosaurs? While both appear prehistoric, science reveals crocodiles are the true ancient ...

(CNN) — Scientists have identified a previously unknown 86 million-year-old dinosaur species that fills an early gap in the fossil record of tyrannosaurs, revealing how they evolved to become massive ...

A SEA creature thought to be 190 million years old has finally been named 24 years after it was found on the English coast.

Boasting a 30-foot wingspan and standing as tall as a giraffe, it didn't breathe fire or hoard treasure, unfortunately. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...