The first breeding population of Cantor’s giant softshell- an incredibly rare turtle has been discovered on the banks of the Chandragiri River in Kerala.
- Conservationists uncovered the nesting site of the “secretive” Cantor’s giant softshell turtle. The species is native to the rivers of south and south-east Asia.
- It is classified as critically endangered.
- The species was “known for its rarity and secretive nature”, adding it had “long been a subject of fascination and concern among conservationists”.
- Cantor’s giant softshell turtles live in freshwater, with individuals known to reach more than 1m (3ft) in length and weigh more than 100kg (220lb).
