Scientists: We don't know why seal mummies would be 41 miles inland or 5,900 feet above sea level in Antarctica, but maybe bad weather is the culprit

Seal Mummies Reveal Surprising Rapid Antarctic Changes

These centuries-old mummies have been seen up to 41 miles (66 kilometers) inland in the Dry Valleys and 5,900 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level; why the seals roamed so far away from the coast to their death remains a mystery, with potential culprits including viruses and bad weather.