‘Fish Lizard’ Fossils Found In The Swiss Alps Belonged To Some Of The Largest Creatures That Ever Lived

‘Fish Lizard’ Fossils Found In The Swiss Alps Belonged To Some Of The Largest Creatures That Ever Lived

The fossils belong to three ichthyosaurs, and they may have been among the largest animals to ever live on Earth, according to a new study. Ancient creatures could reach 80 tons and 65 feet (20 meters) in length, rivaling modern sperm whales. These “fish lizards” first appeared in the ocean about 250 million years ago,…