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Quiz: Test your spiny softshell turtle knowledge

A spiny softshell turtle on a rock.
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Turtles' shells are part of their identity, but not all turtles have the protective hard shells they are so well-known for. Spiny softshell turtles populate our waterways too, and they must protect themselves in different ways than other turtles.

Test your knowledge on these aquatic animals with this 10-question quiz. You might want to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature

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