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Meet the Yangtze giant softshell turtle: 100-year-old species on the brink with only 2 survivors

An ancient species that has endured for over a century now faces imminent extinction. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle, regarded as the largest freshwater turtle on Earth, has only two known ...
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The Rarest Turtle on Earth: How a Giant Vanished from a Famous River System

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still possible for a species to dwindle, and dwindle enough so that only a few ...
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First-Ever Evidence Of Rare, Bizarre-Looking Giant Turtle Nesting And Breeding

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
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Spotted softshell turtle release boosts reptile conservation in Vietnam

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The rewilding of 50 captive-bred spotted softshell turtles has sparked hope among conservationists for the future of the rare and threatened ...