About 200 million years ago, in the Early Jurassic waters around what is now Europe, Ichthyosaurus communis thrived as one of the ocean’s top marine reptiles. This baby specimen represents the very start of that incredible life journey. Born alive rather than hatched from eggs, these young ichthyosaurs entered the world tail-first, ready to swim. With their large eyes for hunting in low light and sleek, fish-like bodies, even newborns were natural predators, snatching small fish and squid from the ancient seas.

Our baby Ichthyosaurus communis skeleton kit reveals the delicate structure and elegant proportions of this prehistoric swimmer. From its miniature paddle-shaped flippers to its flexible tail, the model showcases how these marine reptiles were perfectly adapted for a fast, aquatic lifestyle from the moment they were born.