Saturday, March 24, 2012

CANTERS GIANT SOFT SHELLED TURTLE



This is thought to be a rare species of turtle, and lives in fresh water. This specie can grow up to 6ft and can weigh more than 110 pounds. It was last spotted in 2003 by scientists in Cambodia and found in small numbers in Laos. It has rubbery skin – its ribs are fused together forming a protective layer over its organs and its jaws are powerful enough to crush bones, It spends 95% of its life hiding in mud or sand.

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