Hi! I've been doing field research on Softshell Turtles here in the U.S. and I heard a news report about the Euphrates Softshell Turtle (rafetus euphraticus) and the draining of the Shat-El-Arab (?) marshes by bad ol' Saddam. Was wondering if the marshes are being rehabilitated and if anyone was doing research on the reintroduction of these turtles in that area. I would like to see a photo of one and any info would be nice. Thanks! TJ in Minnesota.
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Euphrates Softshell Turtle...
TJ.
Oct 15, 2004 11:28 AM
Replies (2)
lildragonlord1
Oct 22, 2004 11:24 AM
how can any restoration sucessfully go on when the "insurgents" attack people that try to help? But on an up note herps here in iraq are plentiful. I get to herp out without even having to walk outside.
Josh
RATTLERherper
Oct 29, 2004 02:52 PM
nothing current is happening to help the marshes but i read in science mag that right as sooon as the war started the local broke the barrieres /dams ect. reflooding the marshes,and all previous live living in the marshes is making a come back i'll post you up the link as soon as i find it.
SAMDDAM WAS A BAD MAN BUT THE IRAQI PEOPLE CARED ABOUT THERE PLACE
