This Giant Ancient Turtle Dwarfs Its Modern Ancestors

Turtles today are often slow-moving, modestly sized creatures, but their ancient relatives were quite different. Long before ...
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Uncovering the truth behind a giant turtle shell discovery

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela.
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New Giant Turtle Species That Lived 40,000 Years Ago Is One Shell Of A Fossil

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
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Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles

Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage ...
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Meet The Largest Freshwater Turtle Ever. Hint: Its Shell Was Bigger Than You

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...
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Nashville Zoo Turtle Enjoying Scratches Like He’s a Dog Is Simply Irresistible

Nashville Zoo Turtle Enjoying Scratches Like He’s a Dog Is Simply Irresistible originally appeared on PetHelpful. One of the great things about being an animal lover is learning all kinds of ...