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Asiatic Softshell Turtle

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The Asiatic Softshell Turtle is a widespread species of the genus Amyda. This large freshwater turtle mainly inhabits lowland streams in forested areas. It appears to be both diurnal and nocturnal.

The Asiatic softshell turtle or black-rayed softshell turtle is a species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family. It is not the only softshell turtle in Asia. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Amyda cartilaginea

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  1. I think this is a pig nose turtle. There is a huge one inside the white Swan Lake in Botanic Gardens. You need to have patience with small little bread roll up into balls to throw into the lake. it will re -surface near to the back of the lake facing the metal structure swan. I like your post.keep it up!

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