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.

The turtle attracted worldwide attention as it was the largest and heaviest turtle ever recorded, measuring almost 3m (9ft) in length and weighing 914 kilos (2,016 pounds). The turtle's arrival on the beach saw a flurry of activity by Museum staff who were keen to exhibit the turtle.

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).

2016年10月27日 · The largest species of sea turtle ever known to have existed was Archelon ischyros, which lived some 80–70 million years ago during the late Cretaceous Period in the seas around what is now North America. The largest specimen on record measured over 4 m long, was approximately 4.9 m wide from flipper to flipper, and is estimated to have ...

2024年4月3日 · But which turtles were the largest to ever walk or swim the Earth, large enough to resist the attacks of fierce Cretaceous predators? Here are a few that put our modern-day leatherbacks and Galapagos tortoises to shame.

Sea turtles, the gentle giants of the marine world, have roamed the oceans for millions of years. Among these ancient mariners, the leatherback sea turtle holds the record for size.

Archelon was the largest turtle species to have ever been reported. They went extinct about 68-66 million years ago. It lived during the same period as the dinosaurs, but it outlived them.

2022年12月10日 · 70 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous, a truly remarkable behemoth was flapping its flippers. It was the largest turtle to ever do so and was thriving during a time when the prehistoric waters of the Earth were teaming with …

2023年9月5日 · Discover the largest sea turtle ever! From sea turtles today that can weigh more than 2,000 pounds to an ancient giant that could reach nearly 5,000!

More than 4 meters in length and more than 2 tons of weight - a brief story about the largest turtle ever - Archelon ischyros - the 'ruler turtle'.