Chris McGowan

paleontologist

Chris McGowan is a renowned paleontologist known for his extensive research on marine reptiles from the Mesozoic era. He has contributed significantly to our understanding of ichthyosaurs and has worked on various fossil specimens, including those found in Canada. McGowan's expertise was integral to the study of a recently discovered ichthyosaur fossil, which was identified as a new species named 'Xiphodracon goldencapensis', shedding light on a previously unclear period in the evolutionary history of these ancient marine creatures.