The fossils — found in the high altitudes of the Swiss Alps — belong to three ichthyosaurs, and they may have been some of the largest animals that ever lived on Earth, according to a new study. The ancient creatures could reach 80 tons and 65 feet in length, rivaling modern sperm whales.
So how did the remains of massive sea creatures, including one longer than a bowling alley, end up at an altitude of 9,186 feet?