66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Discovered in Denmark

The rare find, made by an amateur fossil hunter, offers new insights into ancient marine food chains during the Cretaceous period.

Amateur fossil hunter Peter Bennicke discovered the fossilized vomit at the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Stevns in eastern Denmark.
The fossil, known as regurgitalite, contains remains of two species of sea lilies, likely regurgitated by a prehistoric fish or shark 66 million years ago.
Experts say the discovery sheds light on predator-prey relationships and food chains in the Cretaceous sea, a time when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth.
The vomit fossil has been classified as a Danish natural treasure, or 'Danekræ,' and will be displayed at the Geomuseum Faxe during the winter holidays.
This unusual find highlights the importance of regurgitalites in reconstructing ancient ecosystems and understanding prehistoric marine life.