In a possibly first-ever video of their species hatching, the organization Fauna & Flora Int'l recently captured 15 tiny Burmese peacock softshell turtles on film in Myanmar. Named for the spots on their shells that look like the eyes on peacock feathers, the once-abundant turtles are now among the most endangered freshwater animals in the world. The video was created by volunteer “turtle guardians” with Fauna & Flora, who protected and patrolled the nest sites while waiting for the eggs to hatc
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Myanmar, where this Burmese peacock softshell turtle is found, supports one of the most diverse groups of chelonians (turtles, terrapins, and tortoises) in Southeast Asia. These species are also some of the most understudied chelonians in the world, and many are endangered. There are five species of softshell turtles known to occur in Myanmar, with three, including this one, endemic to the region.The fact that we know very little about these species is troubling, as it makes helping them more di
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Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video
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18 reactions | A conservation charity documented Burmese peacock softshell hatchlings for what’s been described as the first time ever in the wild. The critically endangered turtle species is only found in the wetlands of Myanmar. The total number of Burmese peacock turtles is unknown, but it’s estimated their population has declined by at least 80 percent over the past 90 years, according to the IUCN Red List. (via Newsweek - Life) | Newsweek | Facebook
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