A giant sea lizard that lived in the ocean more than 65 million years ago is getting its own Indian name.
The 20-foot-long lizard will be named "je-Walushka-tanga." That means "great ocean lizard" in the Kanza, or Kaw, language.
Officially, the lizard will be known by its Latin name tylosaurus kansasensis. But since it was discovered in Kansas, paleontologist Mike Everhart wanted to pay tribute to the original inhabitants of the state.
The Kaw Nation is now located in Oklahoma.
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Kansas lends name to extinct sea lizard
(The Wichita Eagle 2/11)
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Ancient lizard draws name from Kanza language
Friday, February 11, 2005
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