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While visiting the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium, look closely and you may see an Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle. While this species can grow to be one of the largest freshwater turtles on the planet, it is also easy to overlook. Native to large rivers in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, this impressive turtle is often buried into the river bottom, where it remains motionless—until a fish or other aquatic animal swims by. Then, the turtle quickly extends its neck while simultaneously ope