Meet the 'Sword Dragon

November 4, 2025

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Indian Defence Review

A newly discovered marine reptile from the Jurassic period, nicknamed the "Sword Dragon," sheds light on the evolution of ancient seas and the fascinating world of ichthyosaurs.

A remarkable new species of marine reptile, known as the “sword dragon,” has been discovered along England’s Jurassic Coast. This unique ichthyosaur, named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, lived about 190 million years ago during the Early Jurassic. The d... [4146 chars]

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