They have long claws and powerful jaws that are strong enough to crush bone. Like other soft-shell turtle species, they are thought to have the ability to extract oxygen from the water through ...

When I crouched along the grassy banks of a small ciénaga, or desert wetland, near the park’s lodge, the turtle raised its long, wrinkly neck and stared at me. I couldn’t help but smile.

Many Southeast Asians refer to it as the frog-faced softshell turtle, but the fisherfolk of Chandragiri choose to see beauty, calling it pala poovan since its nose ... 40 cm long, was snagged ...

as the turtles like to lay their eggs overnight and cover them with dirt. When emerging from their shell, hatchlings can be as small as about 4 centimeters. They can grow to as long as 3.6 feet ...

“We have been focused on caring for these turtles for a very long time, and part of that care is to gain a greater understanding of the species’ natural history.” “With the knowledge we ...