'Dinosaurs of the turtle world' at risk in Southeast U.S. rivers

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Conservation of coastal rivers of the northern Gulf of Mexico is vital to the survival of the alligator snapping turtle, including two recently discovered species, scientists say. A new study shows the alligator snapping turtle, the largest freshwater turtle in the Western Hemisphere and previously believed to be one species, is actually three separate species.
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Published On: 11-Apr-14 04:19 AM
Source: ScienceDaily

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Very interesting read. macrochelys has always been a favourite of mine.
 
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