[For Seniors] Brain Training with Softshell Turtles! Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

We’ll introduce the little-known world of soft-shelled turtles—their surprising ecology and habits—through trivia quizzes and fun facts.

Why do they live for up to 100 years? Why are they nocturnal? Let’s enjoy learning about the curious characteristics of soft-shelled turtles together with seniors.

Taking time to think at a relaxed pace naturally stimulates the brain.

You’ll surely find yourself saying “Wow!” as you discover new sides of the soft-shelled turtle—like how, despite having strong self-defense instincts, it’s actually quite timid.

[For Seniors] Train Your Brain with Soft-Shell Turtle! Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts (11–20)

How large is a fully grown softshell turtle typically?

about 10 centimeters
about 20 centimeters
about 30 centimeters

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about 20 centimeters

Adult soft-shelled turtles have a shell diameter of about 15 to 25 centimeters. They can reach up to 40 centimeters at maximum, but most individuals are around 20 centimeters. Soft-shelled turtles are a type of turtle that can grow quite large.

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In conclusion

How did you like the trivia quiz about soft-shelled turtles? You may have discovered quite a few little-known facts, such as the characteristics of their shells, their ecology, and their longevity.

Soft-shelled turtles have long been enjoyed as a nourishing health food, and it can be fun to bring them up as a topic while remembering these tidbits.

We hope the quiz gives you time for new discoveries and lively conversations.