Carettochelys insculpta ON EXHIBIT: Rivers of the World in River
Journey. This very bizarre turtle is something of a living
fossil. It is the last member of a family that was widespread
across the world. It is called the pig-nosed turtle because of
its snorkel-shaped snout. It has paddle-shaped front feet much
like a sea turtle. The pig-nosed turtle is sometimes called the
Fly River turtle. Pig-nosed turtles take over 20 years to reach
maturity. IUCN: Vulnerable. This turtle is threatened due to the
mass harvesting of its eggs and capture for the international
pet trade.