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Turtles Are Really Weird Animals. Where Did They Come From?

Turtles Are Really Weird Animals. Where Did They Come From?
NYT Science Monday 29 June 2026, 15:00 UTC By Sara Novak 1 min read
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A new study suggests turtles belong to a group of reptiles called archosauromorphs, which also includes ancient birds, crocodiles, pterosaurs and dinosaurs, and may share a common ancestor with them.

A new study suggests turtles belong to a group of reptiles called archosauromorphs, which also includes ancient birds, crocodiles, pterosaurs and dinosaurs, and may share a common ancestor with them.
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