Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Cantor's turtle




A 24-pound female Cantor’s giant turtle — known for its rubbery skin and jaws powerful enough to crush bone.

The species can grow up to 6 feet in length and weigh more than 110 pounds.

"It has the fastest strike of any animal I've ever seen, including cobras",David Emmett, a CI biologist said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6662589.stm

http://www.panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=102340

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/extinct-soft-turtle-reappears-in-khmer-rouge-stronghold-449164.html

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