ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by Joel Sartore @joelsartore | Very sad news out of China with the announcement that the last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died. Now there are just three known to exist: a captive male at a zoo in China and possibly two in the wild in Vietnam. A captive-breeding program had been tried over the years, but the female was 90 years old and yielded infertile eggs. While the future of this species is dire, there are critical lessons to be learned. First, all species need protected and healthy habitat so that they don't drop to such low numbers. Relying on the Hail Mary pass of breeding the very last ones is often too late. Second, let's use this moment to reflect and become even more inspired to save biodiversity in all its forms. There's still an amazing world out there that needs our undivided attention, and right this minute. Let's get to work. Learn more at the Turtle Survival Alliance (@turtlesurvival) and the Turtle Conservancy (@turtleconservancy). Both are working hard to save turtles and tortoises, now considered the rarest groups of vertebrates on Earth. #turtle #softshell #softshellturtle #giantturtle #china」4月27日 20時06分