Archelon - Wikipedia Archelon is an extinct marine turtle from the Late Cretaceous, and is the largest turtle ever to have been documented, with the biggest specimen measuring 4 6 m (15 ft) from head to tail and 2 2–3 2 t (2 4–3 5 short tons) in body mass
Archelon: The Giant Sea Turtle of the Cretaceous Period - American Oceans Archelon is a genus of extinct sea turtles that lived during the Late Cretaceous period in North America These turtles were among the largest ever known, with some individuals measuring up to 4 5 meters (15 feet) in length and weighing over 2,200 kilograms (4,850 pounds)
Archelon | Giant Sea Turtle, Extinct Species Prehistoric Reptile . . . Archelon, extinct giant sea turtle known from fossilized remains found in North American rocks of the Late Cretaceous epoch (100 million to 66 million years ago) Archelon, protected by a shell similar to that found in modern sea turtles, reached a length of about 3 5 m (12 feet)
Archelon: The Prehistoric Giant Turtle - Ocean Info Archelon Ischyros, commonly known as Archelon, was a prehistoric giant sea turtle whose fossilized remnants were discovered in Late Cretaceous strata in North America 100 million to 66 million years ago
Archelon Turtle Animal Facts - A-Z Animals The Archelon turtle (Archelon ischyros) is the largest turtle to have ever lived on Earth The Archelon Turtle is now extinct, having lived during the Late Cretaceous period 100 million to 66 million years ago It is not believed to be related to any living turtles
Profile of the Prehistoric Archelon - ThoughtCo At a whopping 12 feet long and two tons, Archelon was the one of the largest prehistoric turtles that ever lived (it used to be on top of the charts until the discovery of the truly stupendous Stupendemys of South America), about the size (and shape, and weight) of a classic Volkswagen Beetle
Archelon: The largest turtle in history - MSN When we think of turtles, we often picture small, hard-shelled creatures plodding along beaches or gliding through serene ocean waters Yet, 70 million years ago, a truly colossal turtle,
Archelon, largest marine turtle on record Sea turtles have been around for more than 100 million years, and Archelon is the largest marine turtle known to ever have been in the ocean This ancient reptile is most closely related to today’s leatherbacks and lived during the Late Cretaceous period
The Archelon Turtle: An Ancient Species of Giant Sea Turtle The Archelon turtle is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike Its unique characteristics and place in the animal kingdom make it a remarkable species worth exploring
Archelon: Predator-Prey Interactions, Fights, and Aggressive Behaviors . . . The Archelon, also known as the giant sea turtle, was one of the largest sea turtles to have ever lived, measuring up to 15 feet in length and weighing as much as 4,500 pounds It had a shell that was unlike any other turtle, featuring a leathery texture instead of a hard shell