Researchers Identify Cause of Ancient Sea Turtle Movement

Scientists believe they have unraveled the mystery behind the thousands of crescent-shaped marks on cliffs near Ancona, Italy, attributing them to a prehistoric sea turtle stampede 80 million years ago. A study suggests that an earthquake triggered a mass evacuation of a sea turtle colony, leaving behind their fin impressions in the fossilized seafloor. However, some experts remain skeptical, arguing that the marks may simply be natural sediment textures rather than actual tracks. Further investigation by ichnologists is needed to confirm these findings.

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