The red-footed tortoise inhabits rainforests, dry thorny forests, savanna areas, and temperate forests. They will also avoid muddy areas because mud makes it hard to burrow. During mating, males will produce sounds, clucking sounds, and calls to attract mates and steer away from competitors. They … [Read more...] about Red-Footed Tortoise (C. carbonaria)
Chelonian
Diamondback Terrapin (M. terrapin littoralis)
The diamondback terrapin is a local species and is found off the east coast of the US and is abundant in the Gulf of Mexico. They inhabit saltwater habitats, brackish channels, lagoons, tidal flats, marshes, estuarine areas, and coastlines. Although they can live in salty water they still require … [Read more...] about Diamondback Terrapin (M. terrapin littoralis)
Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle (H. grandis)
The Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle lives in rivers, streams, marshes, and even rice paddy fields. This pond turtle is omnivorous and feeds on worms, larvae, snails, deceased animals, and plants. They will feed in aquatic environments as well as terrestrial. A large part of why these turtles are … [Read more...] about Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle (H. grandis)
Southern River Terrapin (B. affinis)
The painted river terrapin inhabits the tidal and brackish parts of estuaries and large rivers. Though they are considered omnivorous, vegetation and fruit are the main part of their diet. The female turtles will nest on the banks of rivers and will dig multiple pits to lay their eggs in. This … [Read more...] about Southern River Terrapin (B. affinis)
Painted River Terrapin (B. borneoensis)
The painted river terrapin inhabits estuaries, tidal parts of rivers, and mangrove swamps and creeks. During mating season they will migrate up to 3 km. These turtles are sexually dichromatic as well as seasonally. This means that their shell color and body marking will be different based on their … [Read more...] about Painted River Terrapin (B. borneoensis)