‘Fish lizard’ fossils found in Swiss Alps showcase some of the largest creatures to ever live - USA TODAY

Ichthyosaurs were in the oceans 250 million years ago, spanning 65 feet as some of the largest creatures ever. Swiss Alps fossils provide new details.

Long-extinct "fish lizards" first appeared in the ocean about 250 million years ago, and their fossils were found high in the Swiss Alps.  According to a study published Thursday in the Journal of V… [+2150 chars]

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