As the Permian came to an end and gave way to the Triassic period

specifically during the Early Jurassic

which was made up of tall structures of bone and skin on its upper back

Its general appearance resembled that of a giraffe

Archelon Zalmoxes As the Permian came toArchelon ("ruling tortoise") is an impressive species of giant tortoise that inhabited Earth during the Cretaceous period, approximately 70 75 million years ago. It is known as one of the largest sea turtles that has ever existed, it is estimated that its total length could reach up to 4. 5 meters, with a weight that could exceed 2,000 kilograms. This makes it one of the largest known sea turtles, even larger than the leatherback, which is the largest