Spiny Softshell Turtle Apalone spinifera
Habitat
The Spiny softshell turtle lives in freshwater areas such as rivers and lakes
Diet in the wild
Insects and fish
Diet at the Zoo
Small Rodents and turtle pellets
Fascinating Facts
- Can live to be 25 years old
- Oldest reported lived to be 50 years old
- Spends most of their time in water
- Bury themselves in mud or sand to sleep
