Zak lives in southern Florida, and it’s likely this is a Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox). Florida softshell turtles are large turtles with skin covering their shell. They are dark brown ...

The Florida softshell turtle has a truly weird and wonderful look about it, which I say with great respect and intend as a compliment. The shells of these turtles are leathery rather than hard ...

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists are requesting the public to help them learn more about the distribution of spiny softshell turtles in the state by reporting sightings of ...