Chinese softshell turtle caught in Apayao

2026-03-22 - 05:10

TUGUEGARAO CITY — A baby Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) was reportedly caught Saturday evening, March 21, in Barangay Imelda, Sta. Marcela, Apayao, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) in Calanasan said Sunday. The turtle was turned over by Christian Maruquin of Barangay Tamalunog, Flora, Apayao in what