@polly_springFreshwater turtles the size of a car roamed lakes and rivers in northern South America between 5 and 13 million years ago. Image credit: University of Zurich/Edwin Cadena/PA
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Prehistoric freshwater turtles northern South America
Photo by @polly_spring· Sep 21, 2026· University of Zurich
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A man is lying next to a massive fossilized shell. The shell is a reddish-brown color with many cracks and appears to be part of a prehistoric creature. The man is wearing a dark t-shirt and jeans, and he has a mustache. The setting looks like a museum or exhibition hall with tiled floors and white walls.
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