Scientists estimate the body of the newly discovered species was almost big as a sedan.
- Long ago, gigantic marine turtles swam the Earth’s seas. Until recently, these prehistoric giants, reaching lengths of over 3 meters from head to tail, had been thought to be found only in waters surrounding North America.
The unusual animal’s presence in this part of the prehistoric world revealed that giant turtles were more common than previously thought, according to the study. Originally, researchers believed the bones belonged to a different kind of animal, according to Sellés. There, more fragments of the specimen, including pieces of the turtle’s pelvis and carapace, the part of the shell that covered the creature’s back, were discovered. With these finds, the scientists observed more features not previously seen in any living or dead turtle species.“The main differences of this new fossil are related to the pelvic region.
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