A female Sundarbans River Terrapin (Batagur baska) was
discovered in a family pond in Bangladesh.
The turtle had been kept as a pet for 16 years. After much discussion, the turtle’s owner agreed to sell the critically endangered turtle to the team’s breeding colony, adding a seventh female and diversifying the genetic base!
In this touching photo, the previous owner says good-bye to her beloved pet.
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