River Turtles: Nature’s tiny survivors battling predators, humans, and climate change to sustain freshwater life
River turtles face immense challenges from predators and environmental factors from birth. Despite remarkable reproductive adaptations like sperm storage, human-induced threats such as habitat destruction and pollution are pushing many species towards extinction. Their vital role in maintaining freshwater ecosystems underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these essential aquatic guardians.
River turtles face immense challenges from predators and environmental factors from birth. Despite remarkable reproductive adaptations like sperm storage, human-induced threats such as habitat destruction and pollution are pushing many species towards extinction. Their vital role in maintaining freshwater ecosystems underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these essential aquatic guardians.
