Here are 10 extraordinary ancient animal fossils.
Many ancient creatures bear striking resemblances to their contemporary counterparts, but some were truly unique to their time.
Here are 10 extraordinary and recently discovered ancient animal fossils.
Number 10 - Pig Nosed Turtle. From the neck down, the roughly 75-million-year-old river dweller looks quite a bit like those we know and love today. The head is a different story, as the animal has a decidedly porcine snout. Researchers say among the turtles they have studied, the feature is a first.
Number 9 - Pregnant Horse Pred
