Endangered freshwater turtle released into Apayao River

TUGUEGARAO CITY — A week after being taken into the care of environmental workers in Calanasan, Apayao, a female Asian or Cantor’s giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) named “Malaya” was released back into its natural habitat along the Apayao River in Barangay San Antonio, Pudtol, on March 19. The release was carried out with the

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