Paleontologists Discover New Horned Turtle Species in Patagonia
Paleontologists have identified a new species of meiolaniform turtle, named Patagoniaemys aeschyli, from the Maastrichtian age in northern Patagonia, Argentina. This discovery was made from fossilized remains found in the Los Alamitos Formation, including parts of the skull, shell, vertebrae, and limb bones. The species is noted for its heavily armored body and horned skull, characteristics of the meiolaniform lineage. The shell of Patagoniaemys aeschyli is estimated to be about 80 cm in length and features unique ornamentation. This discovery provides insights into the survival of turtle lineages during the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event. 
