Ayushi Jain, Francoise Cavada-Blanco, M. Palot, Sandeep Das, V. Deepak, Abhijit Das
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Abstract. We review the historical and current distribution for Cantor's giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) in India. We report 13 new records from Kerala State. Based on our intensive survey in Kasaragod District, we report a potential breeding population from this region.