Ichthyosaur, marine reptile Carnataurus The narwhal was one of

The narwhal was one of many species described by Carolus Linnaeus in his publication Systema Naturae in 1758

allowing great force to be transmitted to the end of the tail when it was swung

Sixty-one complete skeletons of primitive horses have been found so far at the Messel site

There are only two known Dracorex skulls

Ichthyosaur, marine reptile Carnataurus The narwhal was one 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