Over 500 turtle hatchlings released in Cambodian river (video)

May 24, 2022

Over 500 critically-endangered Cantor’s giant softshell turtles were collected from a holding pool, blessed by some Buddhist monks and released in the Mekong River by Cambodian officials and students.

Over 500 turtle hatchlings released in Cambodian river (video)

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