Paleontologists discover possible DNA remains in fossil turtle that lived 6 million years ago in Panama, where continents collide Leila Nilipour Currently, only seven species of sea turtles exist.

While paleontologists have a wealth of vertebrate fossils at their disposal, their knowledge of the ecology of ancient extinct species, particularly regarding their relationship with invertebrate ...

Currently, only seven species of sea turtles exist. Among them are two in the genus Lepidochelys: the olive ridley and the Kemp’s ridley. Despite being among the most common sea turtles in much of the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sea turtles have been around for at least 110 million years, yet ...

Scientists have identified a new ichnospecies from the shell of an extinct marine turtle fossil, the first known species coexisting on living marine vertebrates. While paleontologists have a wealth of ...

Currently, only seven species of sea turtles exist. Among them are two in the genus Lepidochelys: the olive ridley and the Kemp’s ridley. Despite being among the most common sea turtles in much of the ...