Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

Reptiles

May 31

Written By Elizabeth Zhang

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English name: Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

Scientific name: Rafetus swinhoei

Geographic range: Vietnam

Taxonomic group: Reptile

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Latest Red List update means 24 tortoises and freshwater turtles in Southeast Asia are now listed as Critically Endangered

Latest Red List update means 24 tortoises and freshwater turtles in Southeast Asia are now listed as Critically Endangered

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