Scientists in China have found the oldest fossil yet of a turtle. Previously, scientists thought turtles evolved on land, but this new discovery suggests they may have first inhabited the water and ...

A newly discovered early turtle fossil from 228 million years ago is missing something crucial: its shell. But in the long, intriguing tale of turtle evolution, turtles didn't always have it all -- ...

Turtles (Testudines) have captivated evolutionary biologists for decades due to their distinct morphology and ancient origins. Recent studies have elucidated the evolutionary transformations that led ...

A newly discovered early turtle fossil from 228 million years ago is missing something crucial: its shell. But in the long, intriguing tale of turtle evolution, turtles didn’t always have it all — ...

Ever consider the question of whether a turtle can truly pull its head into its shell like a cartoon representation in a ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A newly discovered early turtle fossil from ...