Emily Chan
In addition, it had delicate and thin throat bones, suggesting that it had a muscular tongue that aided in feasting on fish and cephalopods. The fossil will now join a collection of other marine fossils at Kronosaurus Korner.
“This discovery is an exciting boost for science, education, and regional tourism,” Petersen said. “I’m thrilled that my discovery is a new species, as my passion lies in helping shape our modern knowledge of prehistoric species.”
As for Pentland, she will continue working with regional museums in Australia and researchers in Brazil.
She led another study last year, which found that pterosaurs flew in Australia’s skies 107 million years ago.
Two pieces of prehistoric bone that were excavated from Dinosaur Cove in the Australian state of Victoria confirmed the theory.
