Hopes for most endangered turtle after discovery of female in Vietnam lake
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#5C9QZ)
Find is chance for species' survival say scientists as DNA results confirm turtle found in Hanoi district is a Swinhoe's softshell
The last known male giant Swinhoe's softshell turtle is no longer alone on the planet after the discovery of a female of his species in Vietnam.
The female 86kg (13 stone) turtle was found in Dong Mo lake, in Hanoi's Son Tay district, and captured for genetic testing in October.
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