Taniwhasaurus

In Depth        First discovered in New Zealand in‭ ‬1874,‭ ‬Taniwhasaurus was named after the Taniwha,‭ ‬kaitiaki of the sea that in Māori legend are protective beings associated with specific locations.‭ ‬As a mosasaur Taniwhasaurus was very similar to the famous Tylosaurus,‭ ‬so much so in fact that one Tylosaurus species,‭ ‬T.‭ ‬haumuriensis is now considered … Read more

Titanoboa

Titanoboa Illustration

Interactive Titanoboa Fossil Map & Timeline Chart Discover Titanoboa with our interactive fossil map and geographical timeline chart. The fossil map pinpoints discovery sites worldwide, click each marker to see fossil ages and detailed references.. The interactive bar chart reveals how many Titanoboa fossils were found across different geological ages, helping you visualize its prehistoric … Read more