First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Soft-shell Turtle in Kaziranga

On Endangered Species Day (15th May 2026), India deployed its first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.

Ganges Soft-shell Turtle

  • It is distinguished from other riverine turtles by unique arrowhead-shaped markings on the top of its head. It primarily inhabits large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
  • Geographical Distribution: They are found in Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
  • Mainly found in Indus, Ganges, Meghna, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Narmada and Mahanandi river basins.
  • Diet: Indian softshell turtles are omnivorous, feeding on fish, amphibians, mollusks, insects, carrion and aquatic plants.
  • Ecological Role: As a major river predator that feeds on dead and decaying ....
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