By Rajni Pandey | February 3, 2025
A 66-million-year-old piece of fossilized vomit has been unearthed in Denmark, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric life.
Local fossil hunter Peter Bennicke discovered the fossil at Stevns Klint, a UNESCO-protected coastal cliff known for its rich fossil deposits.
Laila Bennicke
Bennicke, a self-proclaimed fossil enthusiast, spotted unusual fragments embedded in chalk, later revealed to be prehistoric sea lilies.
Experts confirmed that the vomit dates back 66 million years, placing it in the late Cretaceous Period, when Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops roamed the Earth.
The fossil contained pieces of sea lilies, an ancient underwater species related to modern-day starfish and sea urchins.
Paleontologist Jesper Milan explained that fish and sharks likely ate sea lilies but struggled to digest them, leading to regurgitation.
The find provides a unique snapshot of the Cretaceous seabed, showing what creatures lived and how they interacted millions of years ago.
Though initially reported in local Danish media, the discovery quickly went viral, attracting worldwide scientific curiosity.
Jesper Milan humorously called it “the world’s most famous piece of puke”, as it has become a one-of-a-kind fossil sensation.