Rare find a reason to shell-ebrate

There’s hope: In Malaysia, the southern river terrapin was previously recorded only in Kedah, Perak and Terengganu.

PETALING JAYA: In a breakthrough for conservation, the critically endangered southern river terrapin (Batagur affinis) has been discovered by chance in Pahang.

This finding represents a noteworthy extension of the known habitat for this rare species.