Abstract Rafetus swinhoei is the world's most threatened turtle with only two known specimens remaining, with high probability both males. The species is therefore on the brink of extinction and discovering new individuals in the wild is crucial for the survival of the entire species. Despite the almost-extinct status, field research aimed at locating new individuals has been unsatisfactory at least. The present study brings exciting new discoveries in Vietnam about the historical presence of R. swinhoei in Vietnam as well as the potential new locality of presence in the wild. We hope these research results will help to accelerate scientific endeavors in order to save Rafetus from extinction.

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世界上最稀有海龟（Rafetus swinhoei）的新栖息地为其生存带来了新希望

摘要 Rafetus swinhoei 是世界上受威胁最严重的龟，已知仅存两个标本，很有可能都是雄性。因此，该物种处于灭绝的边缘，在野外发现新个体对于整个物种的生存至关重要。尽管处于几乎灭绝的状态，但旨在定位新个体的实地研究至少并不令人满意。本研究在越南带来了令人兴奋的新发现，即关于越南河豚的历史存在以及在野外可能存在的新地点。我们希望这些研究结果将有助于加速科学努力，以拯救 Rafetus 免于灭绝。