In line with a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Saturday (June 24), critically endangered Burmese peacock softshell turtles have hatched from their eggs in Myanmar. The Burmese peacock turtles, also known as Nilssonia Formosa, are only found in Myanmar, and scientists have limited knowledge about them. The report also reveals that the total number of Burmese peacock softshell turtles is unknown, but scientists suspect that their population may have declined by at least 80% over the past 90 years. It is crucial to continue conservation efforts to ensure the survival of these critically endangered turtles. - Advertisement -To sum it all up, the recent hatching of Burmese peacock softshell turtles in Myanmar is a significant development for the conservation of this critically endangered species.

Source: New York Times June 25, 2023 11:14 UTC