Like other soft-shell turtle species, they are thought to have the ability to extract oxygen from the water through their skin, which helps them stay underwater for long periods of time.

One of just four Yangtze giant softshell turtles remaining on the planet has died. The turtle, estimated to be over 100 years old, was found dead in a lake in central Hanoi, Vietnam, on Tuesday.

Softshell turtles have a distinct appearance from the kinds that are native and common to Massachusetts, like snapping ...

One of the world’s largest and least studied freshwater turtles has been found in Cambodia’s Mekong River, raising hopes that the threatened species can be saved from extinction.

“Covering the carapace with paint prevents the turtle from absorbing UV light, which can deform the shell and be absorbed into the bloodstream," said Lauren Barkley, the manager for von Arx ...

A young pair of spiny softshell turtles are seen in an undated handout photo. A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at Simon Fraser University says the turtle is Canada's most distinct animal ...

Why is the turtle shell important? The shell is there to help protect turtles, but it can also help them live underwater for longer. This is because it stores potassium and magnesium which can ...

The Yangtze giant softshell turtles thrive in muddy water and can weigh up to 90 kg (200 pounds) One of the world's rarest turtles, a Yangtze giant softshell, has died in China, leaving just three ...