Pliocene and Pleistocene Records of Fossil Turtles from Western Kansas and Oklahoma University of Kansas Publications Museum of Natural History Volume 1

"Pliocene and Pleistocene Records of Fossil Turtles from Western Kansas and Oklahoma" by Edwin C. Galbreath is a scientific report that dives into the world of ancient turtles through the study of their fossilized remains. This publication examines turtle fossils unearthed in Western Kansas and Oklahoma, dating back to the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs, classifying them into families such as Kinosternidae, Emydidae, and Trionychidae. The study uncovers details about the characteristics of these turtles, when they existed, and how they adapted to their environments, even pointing out features like varying sizes in tortoise lines and odd bone fragments. By exploring these findings, Galbreath’s book provides key information in the understanding of turtle evolution and adds to the rich fossil history of the region.