Guadalajara Zoo in Jalisco Achieves First Captive Birth of Endangered Vallarta Mud Turtle, Smallest Freshwater Turtle at 10.2 cm
The Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico has successfully achieved the first captive birth of the Vallarta mud turtle (Kinosternon vogti), a species recently discovered and considered the smallest freshwater turtle in the world. Adult Vallarta mud turtles reach a maximum shell length of just 10.2 centimeters. This species is endemic to the wetlands of the Ameca River valley in Jalisco and faces threats from illegal trafficking and severe habitat loss. The captive birth represents a notable advancement in the conservation efforts for this endangered turtle species.
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VIDEO A zoo in Guadalajara has welcomed the first captive birth of a Vallarta mud turtle in Mexico. An endangered species, it is thought to be the smallest turtle on Earth, with a maximum length of just over 10 centimeters https://t.co/yJd2hwx3Fd
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