The Scutosaurus was a reptile that lived in Russia during the Permian period, which is around 300 million years ago. Many Paleontologists believe that this reptile is the great ancestor of the turtle.

The shield lizard, or the Scutosaurus, arose towards the end of the Carboniferous period, around 298 million years ago. It was among the largest reptiles during the Permian Era, featuring a 20 ...