Softshell Turtle Facts: BIGGEST freshwater TURTLE | Animal Fact Files

Softshell turtles are the biggest freshwater turtles alive on our planet! They get their name from their soft shell. Learn more softshell turtle facts on today's episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Family - Trionychidae
Range: North America, Asia, and Africa
Habitat: Lakes, ponds, and other waterways
Size: About 1-4 feet (30.48cm-1.22m) long
Diet: Fish, plant material, and more
Threats: Pollution, habitat destruction, humans
Life span: Up to 50 years

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Image and Video Credits:
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stephanieleft -    • Florida Soft Shell Turtle  
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Melissa McMasters - https://www.flickr.com/photos/cricket... https://www.flickr.com/photos/cricket...
Guilhem Vellut - https://www.flickr.com/photos/o_0/922... https://www.flickr.com/photos/o_0/922...
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David Hill - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dehill/...
Jeremy Thompson - https://www.flickr.com/photos/rollerc...
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Research Credits:
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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3953...
http://eol.org/pages/8133/overview
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