About five to 10 million years ago, giant turtles roamed freshwater swamps in South America. Researchers have uncovered shells belonging to the largest turtle that ever existed, with a shell nearly 10 feet in length that weighed 2,500 pounds.
About five to 10 million years ago, giant turtles that dwarfed humans roamed freshwater swamps in South America. Researchers have uncovered shells belonging to Stupendemys geographicus, the largest turtle that ever existed. Its shell reached nearly 10 feet in length and weighed 2,500 pounds.
By studying the shells and lower jaw fossils, researchers discovered the males had horned shells to protect their skulls. Despite their size, giant bite marks in the shells show that predators, including massive alligator-like caimans, weren't deterred by the animal's huge shield. The new fossil shells were found in Venezuela and Colombia. The turtle was first described in 1976 by paleontologist Roger Wood.
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