The Eastern Spiny Soft Shell turtle has a flat, almost circular upper shell that resembles a pancake and is often covered with leathery skin. Females have a green/tan camouflage pattern while males have dark spots. The bottom shell is pliable and small with usually a yellowish-cream colour. They have large webbed feet, a long neck, distinctive snorkel like snout and their smooth green skin is covered with yellow and black dots, lines and fle

To help the Soft Shell turtle, some places have made laws that limit catching and catch seasons as well as size limitations. Although the Spiny Soft Shell turtle is not listed as endangered, activists are trying to make them a part of the endangered species list. They are officially listed here in London as "threatened". Conservationists are also trying to protect the habitats by passing laws against the use of Rotenone. Researchers have secured radio tags on some shells of turtles in our area, which enables them to follow movements throughout the river.

cks. Soft Shell turtles are found in Southern Ontario and in South Western Quebec, in Lake Erie, and in the Ottawa, St. Lawrence, and Richelieu Rivers. They live in areas of sand and mud and in our area are most commonly found along the Thames River.

Turtles play an important role in our ecosystem by keeping

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