These leathery turtles spend most of their lives buried motionless in river mud, but burst into action to catch their ...

This initiative highlights the importance of preserving local biodiversity and protecting vulnerable aquatic species. The ...

Like other soft-shell turtle species, they are thought to have the ability to extract oxygen from the water through their skin, which helps them stay underwater for long periods of time.

This initiative highlights the importance of preserving local biodiversity and protecting vulnerable aquatic species. The Indian softshell turtle of Ganges softshell turtle is an essential part of ...

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and ...

What is the “most Canadian” animal? Spoiler: it’s not the beaver or the moose. Researchers have unveiled the most ...

In a recent paper published in the journal Genome Research, Valenzuela’s team described the chromatin arrangement in the genomes of two turtle species, the spiny softshell and northern giant musk ...

Caring for tortoises, aquatic turtles, and terrapins means getting their meals just right – and that’s not as straightforward as tossing them a few leaves! These cool reptiles have some ...

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Wildlife conservation efforts are commendable. Some successful ones in Malaysia include the ...