about softshell turtles and the threats they face

Infographic showing two circles, one with a message and one with a picture of a softshell turtle suspended in the water, on white background. Message reads: Did you know? Some turtles don’t have hard shells. Softshell turtles have flat flexible, leathery shells. Some call them pancakes. But overcollection for food and traditional medicine has led to declines.
Photo By/Credit

Sam Stukel and Sierra Boucher/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
05/16/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
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