The old turtle that once "disappeared" has now sprung up like mushrooms in the wild? What is the cause of this peculiar phenomenon? Let us uncover the mystery of the old turtle together.
In the eighties and nineties, turtles were common creatures in rural waters, and they could be found everywhere in small rivers and canals. Recalling his childhood, the experience of catching fish is almost always related to the old turtle. Although the turtle has a simple appearance, it has a strong ability to survive. They are good at surviving in dark and damp environments, and even in the cold, they can burrow and hide for the winter, and they will not starve to death if they do not eat for a long time.
Not only that, but the reproduction ability of the turtle is also amazing, and it can lay dozens of eggs at a time, and these eggs do not need any hatching to hatch into small turtles. Over time, the number of old turtles has gradually decreased and even become almost extinct. This is due to human overfishing and environmental degradation. The turtle is caught in large quantities as food, and the gradual abandonment of rural waters has seriously threatened the habitat of the turtle.
However, in recent years, the number of old turtles in the wild has begun to rise, and even more and more. The secret behind this is the invasion of an alien species, the Florida soft-shelled turtle. The Florida soft-shelled turtle is huge, weighing up to twenty or thirty catties, far exceeding the old soft-shelled turtle native to China. In the eighties of the last century, China introduced the Florida soft-shelled turtle to fill the gap in the old soft-shelled turtle market. However, the Florida soft-shelled turtle is extremely fertile and adaptable, and soon takes root in Chinese waters and breeds in large numbers.
The massive expansion of the Florida soft-shelled turtle has brought with it a series of ecological problems. They dominate the waters, preying on other animals and disrupting the local ecological balance. In addition, the invasion of the Florida soft-shelled turtle has also exacerbated the disappearance of the native old turtle, so that we can rarely see the real native old turtle in the wild. In order to solve this problem, we need to strengthen the awareness of ecological protection, take effective measures to control the expansion of alien species, and protect the ecosystems of native waters.
Changes in the number of old turtles reflect the impact of human activities on ecosystems. In the past, due to a large number of catches and changes in the ecological environment, the population of native turtles has decreased dramatically and is even endangered. With the introduction and escape of the alien species Florida soft-shelled turtle, the number of old soft-shelled turtles in the wild has begun to increase again.
This shows that our ecological environment has been seriously disturbed, native species are under pressure to survive, and the invasion of alien species may have a negative impact on local ecosystems. The change in the number of old turtles reminds us of the importance of protecting the ecological environment, taking measures to prevent the invasion of alien species, and strengthening the protection of native species and restoring the ecological balance.
The Florida soft-shelled turtle is an invasive alien species, with a huge body size and a weight of up to twenty or thirty catties, far exceeding the native Chinese soft-shelled turtle. It has an honest and docile appearance, and is easy to be domesticated and introduced by people. The Florida soft-shelled turtle is highly adaptable and can survive in a variety of water quality conditions, even ashore in arid areas.
They are also very reproductive, laying a large number of eggs at a time, and their survival rate and growth rate are also faster than that of native old turtles. Once the Florida soft-shelled turtle enters the waters, they quickly prey on the small fish, earthworms, and insects around them, becoming the apex predator in the area. With no natural predators, they can easily "dominate" the waters, making it difficult for other animals to survive. Therefore, the invasion of Florida soft-shelled turtles poses a serious threat to the local ecosystem, and effective measures need to be taken to control and manage it.
Florida softshell turtles can be used as food in some cases, but there are some caveats to be aware of. First of all, farmed Florida softshell turtles are safe to eat because they live in a controlled environment and are not affected by external pollution. Secondly, it is necessary to ensure that the Florida soft-shelled turtle has been qualified to be farmed and meets food safety standards before eating.
However, wild Florida soft-shelled turtles are not recommended for consumption because they live in a natural environment and can carry a variety of bacteria and viruses that pose a potential risk to human health. If you want to taste the flavor of Florida soft-shelled turtles, it is best to choose artificially farmed products from reliable sources to ensure food safety.
Bred soft-shelled turtles can be eaten in a variety of ways. The common practice is to cook into soup or soup, the soft-shelled turtle meat is tender, and can be combined with various herbs or vegetables to cook into a nutritious and nourishing soup, which helps to supplement nutrition and enhance the body's resistance.
Secondly, soft-shelled turtle meat can also be stewed, fried or grilled to make a variety of dishes with rich flavors, such as soft-shelled turtle stewed chicken, soft-shelled turtle pancakes, etc. In addition, soft-shelled turtle meat can also be made into soft-shelled turtle balls or soft-shelled turtle dumplings to enrich the taste and increase appetite. In some places, people also marinate soft-shelled turtle meat into bacon or pickled soft-shelled turtle eggs as a special delicacy. Artificially bred soft-shelled turtles have a rich variety of ways to eat and can be cooked and eaten according to personal tastes and preferences, which is both delicious and nutritious.