Science Biology Evolution Jurassic'sword dragon' uncovered in England The'Xiphodracon goldencapensis' or'Sword Dragon of Dorset' skeleton was found with traces of its last meal inside. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The 95-mile-long Jurassic Coast off of England's southeastern shore near Dorset continues to live up to its name. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has been the backdrop of dinosaur documentaries featuring beloved historian and naturalist Sir David Attenborough for its numerous discoveries including the mighty ichthyosaur. These prehistoric marine reptiles once stalked ancient oceans and thousands of their fossils have been found in this one spot of English soil since the days of pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning .

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. More than 180 million years ago, ichthyosaurs ruled the early Jurassic oceans. The carnivorous marine reptiles ranged from the size of a briefcase to larger than a school bus. The biggest of these whale-like creatures were apex predators, hunting ancient fish, ammonites, and even their smaller reptile relatives. As they searched for prey, some may have swum with surprising stealth.