Jawbone fossil found on UK beach belongs to one of the biggest marine animals ever

A jawbone fossil found on a UK beach belongs to one of the largest marine animals that ever lived, scientists say.

Jawbone fossil found on UK beach belongs to one of the biggest marine animals ever

A jawbone fossil found on a UK beach belongs to one of the largest marine animals that ever lived, scientists say.

The bone is believed to belong to an ichthyosaur that is estimated to be up to 85 feet (26 metres) long, which is almost the size of a blue whale.

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