A fossil initially thought to be from a pterosaur flying reptile but recently identified as the right upper arm of a Chinese softshell turtle is seen in Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Feb. 9, 2021.

A Chinese animal protection organization has sparked controversy by offering a reward for information on a rare turtle species, of which only two males are known to remain worldwide. According to ...

DSPCA has urged people not to buy exotic pets unless they can care for them after rescuing an abandoned Chinese softshell turtle. The shelter warned that the species is not native to Ireland and ...

LOWELL — A potentially invasive species of turtle was found in Lowell last week near the confluence of the Merrimack and Concord rivers, raising concerns over the possible impacts to turtles native to ...

The DSPCA is seeking a foster home for a female Lurcher and her nine puppies The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has made a special adoption appeal for a turtle found ...

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 ...

Conservationists have initiated breeding programs in Vietnam to recover spotted softshell turtle populations threatened by overconsumption and habitat loss. Based on a literature study, field surveys ...