Nothosaurus Collection

Extinct Nothosaurus, mid-Triassic period
Nothosaurus, extinct genus of sauropterygian reptile from the shell-bearing limestone seas, mid-Triassic period. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life

Extinct sea crocodile, Teleosaurus genus, Jurassic period. Illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Plants and animals of the Triassic Period in Germany (colour litho)
3620992 Plants and animals of the Triassic Period in Germany (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plants and animals of the Triassic Period in Germany)

A large Nothosaurus reptile preys on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas
An enormous Nothosaurus aquatic reptile hunts down a group of Shonisaurus ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

A Nothosaurus catches an unware Ceolophysis
The late Triassic period circa 215 million years ago, featuring the 13 foot, semi oceanic Nothosaurus catching an unaware Ceolophysis

Fossil fern, Nothosaurus tooth and vertebra, Dracorex tooth, and fossil fish scales.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Nothosaurus mirabilis, extinct sauropterygian reptile from the Triassic.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Nothosaurus reptile, side view. Nothosaurus was a semi-aquatic carnivorous reptile that lived in the Triassic Period of North Africa, Europe and China

Batrachotomus confronts a Nothosaurus in the Triassic period
Batrachotomus confronts a Nothosaurus in the early to middle Triassic period (235 million years ago). Batrachotomus is a paracrocodylomorph from the loricata clade and a Prestosuchid

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Wander through the enchanting world of the Triassic Period in Germany, where extinct wonders like the Nothosaurus roamed the mid-Triassic seas. This agile and powerful marine reptile, with its distinctive elongated snout and paddle-like limbs, was a formidable predator. Imagine the scene: A Nothosaurus, with its sharp, conical teeth, lunges at a pod of unsuspecting Hupehsuchus dinosaurs, its eyes fixed on their prey. In another encounter, the Nothosaurus turns its attention to the Shonisaurus ichthyosaurs, their long, serpentine bodies no match for the Nothosaurus's powerful jaws. But the Nothosaurus wasn't just a predator of marine life. In a surprising turn of events, a Nothosaurus catches an unaware Ceolophysis by the shoreline, proving its versatility as a hunter. Amidst the fossilized remains of this ancient world, a fossil fern frond lies next to a Nothosaurus tooth and vertebra, a testament to the diverse ecosystem of the Triassic. The Nothosaurus mirabilis, a smaller, more gracile member of the Nothosaurus family, adds to the intrigue of this extinct sauropterygian. As we explore the Triassic Period through the lens of these fascinating fossils, we're transported back in time to witness the thrilling encounters between the Nothosaurus and its ancient adversaries. But beware, the Teleosaurus, an extinct sea crocodile, lurks in the depths, ready to challenge the Nothosaurus in a battle for dominance. Batrachotomus, an early metoposaurid, confronts the Nothosaurus in a tense standoff, adding another layer of complexity to the intriguing world of the Triassic Period.