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flag 140 endangered baby spiny softshell turtles were released by Granby Zoo, Quebec, into a river as part of a conservation project.

flag The Granby Zoo in Quebec released 140 endangered baby spiny softshell turtles into a river near Lake Champlain, near the U.S. border, as part of a conservation project led by the zoo. flag The turtles were hatched in an incubator, away from predators and flooding, to give them a better chance of survival. flag The zoo plans to release 5,000 individuals, including other species, by 2030. flag The Granby Zoo's conservation efforts also include working with local conservation groups to protect habitats of various species. flag The spiny softshell turtle is considered an "umbrella species," meaning that protecting its habitat also helps the survival of other species such as birds, frogs, and fish.

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