This Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) may have a feisty personality, but for good reason, they are the most commonly consumed species in East Asia, especially in turtle soup. It is estimated that as many as 90 million are farmed and...
This Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) may have a feisty personality, but for good reason, they are the most commonly consumed species in East Asia, especially in turtle soup. It is estimated that as many as 90 million are farmed and...
This Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) may have a feisty personality, but for good reason, they are the most commonly consumed species in East Asia, especially in turtle soup. It is estimated that as many as 90 million are farmed and...

This Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) may have a feisty personality, but for good reason, they are the most commonly consumed species in East Asia, especially in turtle soup. It is estimated that as many as 90 million are farmed and sold each year. And because of their popularity both as food and as pets, they have been introduced to many countries where they are not native.

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    Can confirm, they are very well known in China for being tasty in soup and having a formidable bite.Actually the problem...
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