In the wake of the prolonged drought, a lake that is a crucial turtle habitat becomes a death trap.
Biologists strode along the cracked, dry mud surrounding the evaporating Elizabeth Lake in north Los Angeles County lake last month, pausing periodically to pick up an emaciated turtle and wash alkaline dust off its head and carapace.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!