This close-up of the Rafetus swinhoei turtle shows its head and patterned skin. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), the world's largest freshwater turtle and one of the most ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...
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Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...
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It may leave a bitter taste, but peeing out their mouths produces more concentrated urea – and they can simply rinse and gargle away – lovely
This peculiar habit enables this turtle to enjoy the best of both worlds says Stuart Blackman ...
Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...
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Researchers have discovered a population of black softshell turtles in a wetland in southern Nepal, raising hopes for its conservation. The critically endangered species was previously thought to ...
When you think of endangered turtles, dogs likely don't come to mind. But what if we told you one pup in particular is helping to save turtles? Tilia, an English Field Labrador, is using her amazing ...
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