Published 14:37 IST, June 2nd 2020
Odisha: Rare Trionychidae turtle rescued by forest department
The rare softshell turtle was caught at Jambhira Dam in Odisha by fishermen who were fishing in the area. The Trionychidae turtle was released back into the dam
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A rare species of softshell turtle was caught at Jambhira Dam in Odisha by fishermen who were fishing in area. Trionychidae turtle was released back into dam after inspection by forest officials, according to media reports. turtle was rescued by locals and forest department in Mayurbhanj district on June 1.
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" turtle was caught in a fishing net in Jambhira Dam. Later, it was released in dam," District Forest Officer Swayam Mallick said while talking to press.
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Trionychidae turtles are found in freshwaters in continents of Africa, Asia, and rth America. turtles are called softshell because ir shell and body doesn't have horny scales found on or turtles. Softshell turtles have or unique features such as ir disproportionately long necks and srkel-like strils.
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14:37 IST, June 2nd 2020