Jan 07, 2008 18:25:00

Turtle fossils 100 million years ago will be found in China

A turtle fossil was found in Henan Province, Henan Province in China, but surprisingly, according to a local paleontologist, this tortoise fossil seems to be about 100 million years ago. However, it seems that most shapes have not changed since 100 million years ago.

Details are as below.
The fossil size of the turtle found in Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, China is 15 cm in length, 7 cm in width, 1 kg in weight. The state when it was discovered is lost but the four limbs and tail seem to remain.

Pingdingshan city in Henan Province of China where a fossil was found is here.

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100 - million - year - old Turtle Remains Discovered in Henan

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Jan 07, 2008 18:25:00 in Note, Posted by darkhorse_log