Invasive softshell turtles with elongated nostrils found in Vancouver's Stanley Park raise concerns for local ecosystems.
Invasive softshell turtles with distinctive elongated nostrils have been spotted in Vancouver's Stanley Park, raising concerns about their potential impact on local ecosystems. These turtles, not native to the Lower Mainland, could threaten local species through predation and competition for food and habitat space. Softshell turtles are predominantly carnivorous and feed on aquatic animals and insects.
June 29, 2024
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