What it eats: Fish, crustaceans, mollusks, frogs, insects, birds, small mammals Why it's awesome: Cantor's giant softshell turtles — named in honor of Danish zoologist Theodore Edward Cantor ...

Why it's awesome: Cantor's giant softshell turtles — named in honor of Danish ... But when these unusual-looking reptiles spot something to eat, they can move at lightning-quick speeds.