GIANT TURTLES

Giant Turtles have been reported from a number of  locations.  Aelian mentions the existence of huge turtles in the Indian Ocean in ancient times, as does Idrisi in the Middle Ages.  A large but unidentified turtle called ndendeki exists in the folklore of Congo (Brazzaville).  Giant turtles have been reported in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Canada.  One was even mistaken for an upturned ship.