Other Turtle Discussion :: Swinhoe’s Soft-shell (Rafetus swinhoei)

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Post Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:16 pm   Swinhoe’s Soft-shell (Rafetus swinhoei)

Taken from another forum:

From the WCS office in Beijing , this sad news:

Dear all,

There is a bad news for you all. The male Rafetus in West Temple of Suzhou died three days ago. Until now we do not know the reason that caused his death. Three months ago Gerald and I checked him; he looked very healthy and active. I do not know what happened to him during the past three months. West Temple sent the body to Suzhou Zoo, and Suzhou Zoo will make it as a specimen. I asked the vet of Suzhou Zoo anotomise it, see if can find any valuable information. I am looking forward to further information, and if I get, I will tell you all as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Lu Shunqing



Note: This leaves two known captive specimens remaining, a female in Changsha and a male at Suzhou Zoo, see recent TSA newsletter for details. Unfortunately for political reasons, this pair is not being brought together for breeding. If this hurdle can be cleared, Gerald Kuchling and the TSA stand ready to assist with the process of bringing these turtles together under the best circumstances for captive reproduction. - Rick Hudson


Here is more info about the Turtle: http://www.asianturtlenetwork.org/field ... inhoei.htm

I beleive the chinese have already lost a native dolphin, they did practicly nothing to protect it. I wonder if the chinese turtles even have a chance..
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:26 pm   

It's not like politics and nature don't clash in other countries. It's unfortunate that yet another species is close to extinction, but it's certainly not just happening in China. Look at the polar bears in Alaska. Hopefully the last two turtles will breed, but really the species is in a tight spot genetically with only two members.
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:46 pm   

i dont get why they just dont let them breed, politics.....
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:03 pm   

you do all realize that turtles are a delicacy in east asia?
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:20 pm   

phil519 wrote:you do all realize that turtles are a delicacy in east asia?


Arent all animals
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:46 am   

Safdar wrote:Arent all animals


lol! Ya, pretty much! :lol: When I was there several years ago with my dad while he was on business, I ate fried scorpions which are considered, what else, a delicacy. :cool: They were *crunchy*....yum! :D
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:54 am   

Lmao, Yup
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