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Hoan Kiem Turtle

is a species of turtle from Southeast Asia. Its status as a distinct species is questionable, what a mystery.

On June 2, 1967 a Hoan Kiem turtle died [Near the northern shore of Hoan Kiem Lake], and was preserved and placed on display in the temple. Until that time, no one was sure if the species still lived.

On March 24, 1998 an amateur cameraman caught the creature on video, conclusively proving the elusive creatures still survived in the lake.Prior to its recent rediscovery, the turtles were thought to be only a legend and were classified as cryptozoological (refers to the search for animals whose existence has not been proven.)

As of 2008, three Hoam Kiem turtles were in captivity, two of them in Chinese zoos. Another was being taken care of in the Hoan Kiem Lake.

it is believed that there is only one specimen left in the Hoan Kiem Lake. Peter Pritchard, a renowned turtle biologist, believes that there are no more than five specimens left.Plans are underway to clean the lake of pollution, and the construction of an artificial beach has been proposed to facilitate breeding. Dredging the lake, to clean up its bottom, was carried out in March 2011

you guuuuuuys the hoan kiem turtle is so cool. this thing was classified as a cryptid for years!!! and its fucking real. theres only one left in the lake but it’s alive and well and was treated for a fungal infection about a year ago then released

this is a good-ass turtle

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