The oldest ichthyosaur fossils have been found in Norway’s Arctic
The find in Svalbard sheds more light on the iconic animal's origins.
March 15, 2023
341
WASHINGTON — Ichthyosaurs were a successful group of marine reptiles that prospered during the age of dinosaurs, some reaching up to around 70 feet (21 meters) long — exceeded in size in the history of Earth’s oceans only by the largest of the whales.
Access to content from the Arctic Knowledge Archives is available to subscribers only.
Please sign in to continue, or choose your subscription for unlimited access.
All memberships are considered donations to support this non-profit effort. Institutions and groups should contact us directly for pricing.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Membership
You may select only one level from this group.
Individual Annual
$150.00
Year
Individual Monthly
$15.00
Month
