Trionychidae

It is a matter of immense joy and pride that this year we released 70 hatchlings Black Softshell turtle and Indian Softshell turtle, in the Pobitora WLS on Monday," he said.

He cited, for instance, the unintentional release of pets, citing the case of the Chinese softshell turtle, which is considered a menace to fishpond owners in Central Luzon.

A female Yangtze giant softshell turtle died recently in China.

The Yangtze giant softshell turtle, believed to be above 90 years of age, died in Suzhou Zoo on Saturday, according to the Suzhou Daily.

The last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died in China, according to Chinese state media, potentially dooming the species to extinction.

This photo taken on May 6, 2015 shows a female Yangtze giant softshell turtle at Suzhou Zoo in Suzhou in China's eastern Jiangsu province.

More than 560 endangered Asian giant softshell turtle hatchlings were released on Thursday into their natural habitat along the Mekong River in Kratie province, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said.

Park workers were shocked to find an Asian giant softshell turtle during a routine cleaning of a pond in Taichung's Fongle Sculpture Park.

28 The Chinese softshell turtle can urinate through its mouth.

Native to China's Yangtze river there are now only three Yangtze giant softshell turtle left (as far as we know).

The final contest was for the "Best Photograph." With a stunning photo of a Florida Softshell Turtle, Shadow Wood Country Club in Bonita Springs, FL took home first place.