Summary:
- This article discusses the discovery of the oldest known ancestor of modern sea turtles, a species that lived around 120 million years ago.
- The ancient sea turtle, named Desmatochelys padillai, was found in what is now Colombia and had a shell and flippers similar to modern sea turtles, indicating it was well-adapted to a marine environment.
- The discovery of this ancient sea turtle provides important insights into the evolution of these reptiles and how they adapted to life in the ocean over millions of years.