On land, the average speed of the northern spiny softshell turtle is around 3 miles/hour, however, while swimming, it can hit speeds up to 15 miles/hour. This softshell turtle's finely tapered "flying saucer-shaped" shell is designed to allow it to slice

On land, the average speed of the northern spiny softshell turtle is around 3 miles/hour, however, while swimming, it can hit speeds up to 15 miles/hour. This softshell turtle's finely tapered "flying saucer-shaped" shell is designed to allow it to slice