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Briefing: Shell-cracking turtles defied mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period
Strategic angle: The mass extinction at the boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods was catastrophic, wiping out much of life on Earth.
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Updated 16 days ago
The Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary marks a significant mass extinction event that eradicated a substantial portion of Earth's life forms, including dinosaurs and large marine reptiles.
Despite the widespread devastation, certain species, notably shell-cracking turtles, exhibited remarkable survival capabilities during this period.
This resilience may provide insights into the adaptability of certain species in the face of drastic environmental changes and the implications for current biodiversity challenges.