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PADLab:
Post Anthropocentric
Design Lab


The design laboratory for the post Anthropocene in Shenkar enables individuals and groups to internalize nature’s perspective, imagine new possibilities for nature during and after the climate crisis, decode the meanings of these possibilities and communicate them to the public, educators, experts, and decision-makers.


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Shenkar - Engineering. Design. Art.

PADLab:
Post Anthropocentric
Design Lab


The design laboratory for the post Anthropocene in Shankar enables individuals and groups to internalize nature’s perspective, imagine new possibilities for nature during and after the climate crisis, decode the meanings of these possibilities and communicate them to the public, education systems, experts, and decision-makers.


Laboratory
Mission
Methods & Toolkit
Actions

Expeditions
Species
Collaboration & Partners
People
Contact






Shenkar - Engineering. Design. Art.


A large species of turtle from fresh-water and brackish habitats in Africa and the Near East.

The softshell turtle is an omnivorous reptile with a lifespan of 25-50 years. It can grow to 1.2 meters in length and has a flexible soft carapace covered in skin. The shape of its body makes it well suited to living in rivers. It can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater environments and is known for its excellent swimming ability. The softshell turtle is ectothermic, meaning its body temperature changes depending on the surrounding environment. It is critically endangered.

With the east side of the Yarkon River (near Seven Mills) drying up each year and with the rising temperature of the river’s water (now saltwater), the softshell turtle will lose its ability to cool down in the river. To survive in these new conditions, the turtle will leave the river and become a terrestrial species. It will develop the ability to burrow underground in search of cooler, safer places to hide from the increasing number of jackals and protect the eggs laid by the female turtle.

Maayan Bercovici











With the support of Shenkar’s International School
With the support of Shenkars' International School