Scientists Have Found a Barrel-Shaped Squid-Like Creature From The Jurassic: 'One of The Chunkiest' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-have-found-a-barrel-shaped-squid-like-creature-from-the-jurassic-one-of-the-chunkiestContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. New 160-Million-Year-Old Chunky Squid Relative Foundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-have-found-a-barrel-shaped-squid-like-creature-from-the-jurassic-one-of-the-chunkiesthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-have-found-a-barrel-shaped-squid-like-creature-from-the-jurassic-one-of-the-chunkiest#u161325Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:06:49 +0000Scientists have described a new species of 160-million-year-old belemnite from fossils discovered in Wyoming. The barrel-shaped, squid-like creature has been characterized by researchers as one of the chunkiest specimens of its kind. Local fossil hunters informally refer to these unusual fossils as squid butts. Two of these exceptionally chunky specimens formed the basis for identifying the new prehistoric species. The discovery sheds fresh light on ancient marine life during the Jurassic period, providing paleontologists with a peculiar new subject for anatomical study.Why it mattersBelemnite