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jan 1, 1824 - Whitby Ichthyosaur

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The Reverend George Young discovers an ichthyosaur fossil in Whitby, Yorkshire, and describes the specimen, noting that it shared traits with crocodiles, fish, and dolphins. He speculates that ichthyosaurs might still be discovered alive today as more of the worlds oceans and seas are explored.

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jan 1, 1824
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~ 201 years ago