Oldest Ancestor of Modern Sea Turtles Was — A Sea Turtle

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There are seven species of sea turtles in the world today, all beautifully designed and, sadly, all endangered. Source
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Sea Turtles and Their Trusty Magnetic Compass

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All of these elements exhibit specified complexity that is indicative of intelligent design. Source
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As Science Observes, Talk of Evolution Fades

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Another point worthy of note: the more sophistication that is found in biological engineering, the more scientists want to imitate it.  Source
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Sea Turtles Display Elegant Design Solutions; They’re Also Really Cute

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Apart from their being adorable, what many may not realize is that their motion on the sand is also amazingly efficient. Source
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Navigation Ability Crosses Phylum Lines — And That’s a Problem for Evolution

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Yes, that is kind of adorable. It took only a few days for the fish to learn to drive. Source
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