A Playful Encounter in the Cretaceous Seas
Added 2025-08-25 23:54:03 +0000 UTCThe illustration depicts a juvenile Tylosaurus, one of the great marine reptiles of the Late Cretaceous seas, caught in a moment of playful curiosity. Instead of hunting for food, this young mosasaur is simply toying with an ammonite, nudging and circling it in the open water much like a dolphin might play today. This lighter side of prehistoric life reminds us that not every interaction in ancient oceans was a life-or-death struggle. Scenes like this are featured in my upcoming book Snapshots of Prehistory, which will not only showcase the mighty dinosaurs of the land but also bring to life the fascinating marine reptiles that ruled the seas.
