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flag Canadian study identifies spiny softshell turtle as most genetically distinct land animal, with findings informing conservation efforts.

flag A study in The Canadian Field-Naturalist identifies the spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) as Canada's most genetically distinct land animal. flag Led by Simon Fraser University professor Arne Mooers, the research ranks species by their evolutionary separation from ancestral forms still present in Canada. flag The Virginia opossum emerged as the most distinct mammal. flag The findings could inform conservation efforts, prioritizing species crucial for biodiversity.

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