Published in Cretaceous Research, the study describes a leatherback sea turtle from about 66 million years in Dakhla Oasis.

Turtles today are often slow-moving, modestly sized creatures, but their ancient relatives were quite different. Long before modern turtles evolved into the familiar forms we recognize today, some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into ...

The leatherback sea turtle is one of the most amazing turtles on our planet. It can grow over 6 feet long and weigh over 2,000 pounds, and has been around since the time of the dinosaurs. It also has ...