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Cambodia

June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Elongated Tortoise (L. elongata)

The elongated tortoise inhabits the forest and shrublands of the Southeast Asian and Indian Subcontinent in Nepal. These tortoises feed on a variety of plants but also snails and eggs. Due to the mass harvesting and the incorrect belief that a tortoise’s shell serves as an aphrodisiac, this species … [Read more...] about Elongated Tortoise (L. elongata)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Elongated Tortoise Tagged With: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cites 2, Critically Endangered (CR), elongata, India, Indotestudo, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Viet Nam

June 22, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

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)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle Tagged With: Cambodia, Cites 2, grandis, Heosemys, Loa People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, Vulnerable (VU)

June 22, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

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)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Southern River Terrapin Tagged With: affinis, Batagur, Cambodia, Cites 1, Critically Endangered (CR), Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

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