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Remote-Controlled Turtles Could One Day Be Our Secret Slow And Steady Drones
Even if they aren’t mutated into teenage ninjas, turtles might one day be a viable alternative to drones for espionage and surveillance. They come already armour-plated, they’re amphibious, they’re powered by plants, and thanks to their natural desire to avoid obstacles, researchers have found a clever way to even make them remote controllable.
Prehistoric Crocodyliform Bit Clean Through Turtles
Turtles have been around for millions of years, but millions of years ago, life was much tougher for them, thanks to the presence of a super-sized Crocodyliform that could flip them sideways and then crush them whole.
‘Extinct’ Giant Turtle Might Be One Of World’s Rarest Creatures
A giant tortoise species presumed extinct for more than 150 years is actually roaming the Galápagos islands today according to DNA evidence, scientists report.
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The Life Of A Turtle, Through The Eyes Of A Turtle
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You would think a turtle would be the worst animal to attach a camera to, but you’d be oh-so wrong. Those slow little fellers apparently live the life of awesome: dodging dogs, diving in pools and a whole lotta chillin’.
Turtle On Roomba
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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you what may very well be the perfect Gizmodo Sunday post: A terrified turtle riding a robot vacuum. Keep that head tucked in, little dude.
