Ichthyosaurus intermedius, marine reptile Pteranodon For a full description of

For a full description of this species: see the AMNH Scientific Publication 2246/2803 which can be found by doing a web search for Manchurochelys liaoxiensis

found in South Africa and Kenya

and the Scollard Formation of Alberta

Raymond Dart

evidence of the shallow tropical sea that covered much of western Europe during the Jurassic period

Ichthyosaurus intermedius, marine reptile Pteranodon For a full description ofPronounced (IK thee oh SAWR us) Ichthyosaurus was, a dolphin like reptile up to 75 feet long. It could swim at 25 mph (40 kph). Ichthyosaurs had a tall dorsal fin, a half moon shaped tail, paddle like flippers and smooth skin. The nostrils were near the eyes on the top of the head. It had massive ear bones and large eyes, probably giving it acute hearing and sight. These marine reptiles gave birth to live young. Their diet was mostly fish, but also