Step back into the late Cretaceous period to meet Archelon, the largest sea turtle ever to have roamed the ancient oceans! With an impressive length of up to 15 feet, Archelon was not just massive, it was a marvel of prehistoric marine life, weighing as much as 3.2 tons.

Dive into the life of this colossal turtle, which thrived approximately 100 to 66 million years ago. Discover how Archelon, with its unique hooked beak and powerful jaws, mastered the art of crushing hardshelled prey like crustaceans and mollusks. Its large, flexible shell provided buoyancy and protection in the predatorfilled waters, where even mosasaurs might think twice before taking on this giant.

Explore the fascinating anatomy of Archelon, from its long flippers suited for the open seas to its skull that could rival the size of an adult penguin! Learn about the environments this titan turtle called home, the shallow sea habitats of North America, and how it interacted with other giants of its time.

How do you think Archelon compares to the modern marine giants? Could it be more impressive than any dinosaur? Share your thoughts below!
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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:17 Archelon
01:17 Appearance
03:23 Diet
04:43 Juveniles
05:16 Habitat
06:20 Reproduction
07:12 Threats
08:00 Shell
09:45 How It Got Its Shell
10:54 Family: The Grandfather Turtle
14:02 Evolutionary Significance
14:37 Discovery
15:49 Classification
16:12 Extinction
17:19 Conclusion

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