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Ancestor of Modern Turtles Fills in 55 Million Year Gap in Fossil Record, Explains Rarity of Shells

A team of scientists led by Yale University Professor Tyler Lyson claim to have filled in a 55-million year hole in the fossil record with their recent examination of Eunotosaurus, the first species to form the protective shell of modern turtles.

Origins of the Unique Turtle Shell Further Revealed

Turtle shells are some of the most unique armor platings in the natural world, and after a careful combing of the turtle fossil record, researchers have unearthed more clues about the shell's origins through the study of the 260-million-year-old ancestor, Eunotosaurus.

FlipperBot, Inspired By Sea Turtles, Explores A New Mode Of Robotic Locomotion [Video]

In an effort to further develop locomotion on granular surfaces, scientists have turned to an unlikely candidate for inspiration - the baby sea turtle, a creature known for its mad dash to the sea in an effort to escape overwhelming predation.

Indonesian Officials Rescue Hundreds of Endangered Turtles At A Jakarta Airport

Indonesian police have confiscated hundreds of endangered turtles at a Jakarta airport. In total, 687 month-old turtles were successfully recovered before they could be smuggled out of the country.