A 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit at Stevns Klint, Denmark, is of importance in shedding light on the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event and prehistoric predator-prey dynamics.
A 66 million-year-old fossilized vomit has recently been discovered in the Stevns Klint site in eastern Denmark. That particular site has garnered much reputation over the years, primarily because it preserved geological layers that revealed significant information concerning the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction. Officially referred to as Danekræ DK-1295, the fossil was discovered by Peter Bennicke, an area fossil hunter.
Remains of prey items were found in fossilized vomit, giving firsthand insights into what the ancient predators ate and their feeding habits. These finds are very rare, yet highly informative about new ecological interactions that occurred just before the great extinction event that saw the demise of the dinosaurs.
Stevns Klint is a UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts fantastic fossils and geological formations. Such discoveries, such as Danekræ DK-1295, highly enhance the known biodiversity and ecologic dynamics within the late Cretaceous period.
This unusual find not only tells us much about the dietary habits of prehistoric creatures but also adds to our understanding of the complex food webs that existed millions of years ago. As researchers continue to study this fossil, it is expected to give more information on the ancient ecosystems that once thrived in the region.