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Red River Giant Softshell Turtle – Rafetus Swinhoei
It is also known as the Yangtze giant softshell turtle, Shanghai softshell turtle, or Swinhoe’s softshell turtle.
Facts:
Type: Reptile
Diet: Carnivore
Average life span in the wild: 100 years (est.)
Size: over 100 cm (39 in) in length and 70 cm (28 in) in width
Weight: 70–100 kg (150–220 lb)
Protection status: Endangered
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