Creature of the day: Soft-Shelled Turtle 🐢 The Trionychidae are a taxonomic family of a number of turtle genera, commonly known as softshell turtles. The family was erected by Leopold Fitzinger in 1826. Softshells include some of the world's largest freshwater turtles, though many can adapt to living in highly brackish areas. Members of this family occur in Africa, Asia, and North America, with extinct species known from Australia. Most species have traditionally been included in the genus Trio

132 reactions · 3 comments | It’s release day for this soft shell turtle! This turtle was a vehicle strike victim. After spending some time in the hospital, we were able to release the turtle back to its natural habitat. Did you know that Florida softshell turtles have long necks which they can extend about halfway down their shell? #freedomfriday | Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Facebook