JERANTUT: Over five decades ago, five to six female giant softshell turtles could be seen laying eggs daily - during the height of the nesting season in March and April - on the sandy banks of Sungai ...

The rewilding of 50 captive-bred spotted softshell turtles has sparked hope among conservationists for the future of the rare and threatened species in Vietnam, a country where softshell turtles are ...

According to IUCN, Yangtze giant softshell turtle is critically endangered. Experts warn this species is extremely close to total extinction. Only two turtles of this species are left. Added to IUCN ...

It was around six years ago that ecologist Ayushi Jain arrived in Kasaragod, Kerala, in search of the Asian giant softshell turtle (a large freshwater turtle). She interacted with the community, took ...

The first breeding population of an "incredibly rare" turtle has been discovered in India. Conservationists, including from the University of Portsmouth, uncovered the nesting site of the "secretive" ...

Vadodara: Crocodiles were not the only casualties of the fire that engulfed the Pariej Lake in Kheda district over the last five days. Dozens of Indian softshell turtles, a protected species, were ...

What Kind of Turtle Is in the Video? In his pond, Zak notices his fish are acting strange. That’s when he discovers a softshell turtle has taken up residence. The reptile seems to have come from a ...

India's unique turtle species face extinction due to pollution, habitat loss, and illegal trade. From the Three-Keeled Land Turtle to the Northern River Terrapin, these ancient creatures are vital for ...