Archelon was a giant prehistoric turtle that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 80 to 66 million years ago. This sea turtle is the largest known turtle species to have ever existed.

Yet, 70 million years ago, a truly colossal turtle, Archelon, dominated the seas. This magnificent creature, now long extinct ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of prehistoric turtle from ... on display in the Northern Territory's largest museum. For years, the fossilised turtle shell sat alongside stuffed birds ...

Gigarcanum delcourti is an extinct species of giant gecko that inhabited either New Caledonia or New Zealand possibly up to the mid-19th century. It is the largest known gecko species, at least 2 ...

The Aldabra atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the largest wild Aldabra giant tortoise population ... their big scaly legs and their oddly prehistoric faces. The giant tortoises ...

the leatherback sea turtle has suffered exponential declines in recent years. In the Pacific Ocean, fewer than 2,000 adult females now remain, and studies suggest that the Pacific population may ...

Population numbers of three endangered turtle species in Hong Kong have declined drastically, a study has found, with researchers warning they could become extinct within three to five years if ...