16K Meiolania The Prehistoric Giant Horned Turtle Restoration
Inhabiting the ancient terrestrial landscapes of Australasia during the Oligocene through Pleistocene epochs, Meiolania was one of the most astonishing armored reptiles in Earth’s history. Measuring up to 2.5 meters in length and weighing over half a ton, this massive land-dwelling turtle possessed distinct defensive adaptations that completely set it apart from modern chelonians. Discover … 더 읽기