Unraveling the Mysteries of Extinct Marine Reptiles

Ever wonder what monsters lurked in Earth's ancient oceans? Forget myths, the reality was far stranger. Let's dive into the world of three incredible extinct marine reptiles, as described by Professor Ansted. 🌊

First, the ICHTHYOSAURUS. Imagine a 40-foot creature with a lizard's head, enormous eyes like 'globes of fire,' and a shark's tail^[1]. It would prowl the deep, then dart to the surface, snapping its vast jaws on its prey with a motion 'quicker than thought'^[1].

Next, the PLESIOSAURUS. This beast had a long, serpent-like neck on a lizard's body, ending in a small crocodilian head^[1]. It didn't hide, but swam 'boldly and directly to the attack,' drawing back its long neck before striking its prey with a force few living animals could resist^[1].

Finally, the PTERODACTYL. Resembling a bat, it had an 'enormously elongated' snout, huge eyes, and wings attached to one incredibly long finger^[1]. This reptile was a master of all elements, able to fly, stand firmly, walk, climb cliffs, and possibly even swim^[1].