An Albino Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) — a rare color morph of a freshwater species native to the Indian subcontinent — was handed over to the Vadodara Social Forestry Department on Wednesday. This is probably the first case of rescuing this colored turtle in Gujarat.
The turtle created a lots of excitement in people and onlookers due to its yellow colour. Rescuers rescued this baby turtle from Chikhodra village and brought it to the Social Forestry Department near Kamatibaug.
“We received a call about this rare yellow turtle that climbed up on the bank from a freshwater lake at Chikhodra. Our rescue team reached the spot and brought the turtle to the centre. This is a rare species and probably seen for the first time in Gujarat. Now we will take guidance from the District Wildlife Warden for its conservation,” said Karansinh Rajput, Range Forest Officer, Vadodara.
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