Meet Mary Anning, the girl who found “sea monsters” buried in England’s cliffs and changed what scientists knew about Earth
Mary Anning, a self-taught fossil hunter, unearthed significant ancient marine reptiles. She discovered the first complete Plesiosaurus skeleton and a British pterosaur. Anning also recognized fossilized animal droppings, revealing dietary clues. Despite her expertise, societal limitations hindered her scientific recognition. Her legacy endures through fossils housed in major museums today.
