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June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Vietnamese Pond Turtle (M. annamensis)

The Vietnamese pond turtle, also known as the Annam leaf turtle, can be recognized by the color pattern of the head: dark with three or four yellow stripes down the side. They are endemic to central Vietnam and inhibit wetlands and aquatic areas. This species was abundant prior to the 1930s but … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Pond Turtle (M. annamensis)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Vietnamese Pond Turtle Tagged With: annamensis, Cites 1, Critically Endangered (CR), Mauremys, Vietnam

June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Radiated Tortoise (A. radiata)

The radiated tortoise is endemic to Madagascar and prefers dry regions of brush, thorn forests, and woodlands. These are considered to be some of the most beautiful tortoises in the world due to their domed shape shell and bright star pattern. They are herbivorous and graze during the day. Their … [Read more...] about Radiated Tortoise (A. radiata)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Radiated Tortoise Tagged With: Astrochelys, Cites 1, Critically Endangered (CR), Madagascar, radiata

June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Military Macaw (A. militaris)

The military macaw gets its name from its bright green plumage that resembles a military parade uniform. They inhabit tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous forests and feed, breed, and nest in the canopy. Though they are not migratory they will seasonally fly down to the lowlands in search of food … [Read more...] about Military Macaw (A. militaris)

Filed Under: Avian, Military Macaw Tagged With: Ara, Argentina, Bolivia, Cites 1, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, militaris, Peru, Republic of Bolivarian, Venezuela, 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

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Indian Star Tortoise (G. elegans)

… [Read more...] about Indian Star Tortoise (G. elegans)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Indian Star Tortoise Tagged With: Cites 1, elegans, Geochelone, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vulnerable (VU)

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