Spiny Softshell Turtle (Incredible Creatures by Safari Ltd.)
The softshell turtles of the Trionychidae clade get their name because their carapace lacks keratinous scutes. So, while the central part of the carapace has bone underneath it, the shell is otherwise leathery and flexible. These lighter shells allow the turtles to move quickly, both in the water and on land. Softshell turtles are ambush predators that favor soft bottom habitats where they can […]
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