It took two decades of close monitoring, but it paid off. All 41 of the endangered turtles survived. 🐢✨ “This is a thrilling moment for us at the San Diego Zoo, and an incredible step forward in the conservation of this species,” a zoo curator said.
Zoo officials on Monday announced the arrival of 41 tiny Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle hatchlings.A newly-born, endangered, Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle lays on the sand on Oct. 3, 2022 at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Conservationists from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance had for 20 years closely monitored three adult turtles for any indications of breeding.
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