Unveiling a Jurassic Giant: The Sword Dragon of Dorset The paleontological world is buzzing over a newly identified ichthyosaur: Xiphodracon goldencapensis, affectionately nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset.” Estimated to have reached about 3 meters (roughly 9.8 feet) in life, this remarkable marine reptile offers a rare, three‑dimensional window into an epoch traditionally marked by…