First Malayan flat-shelled turtle hatchling at Zoo Knoxville marks conservation breakthrough

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Zoo Knoxville has made history, successfully hatching the first Malayan flat-shelled turtle at any Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility. For a species that rarely breed in captivity, this is a major win. “This is a huge moment,” said Kevin Hunt, a herpetology keeper at…

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