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)
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Burmese Black Mountain Tortoise (M. emys phayrei)
The Burmese black mountain tortoise occurs in northwestern Thailand to northeastern India. They inhabit temperate, moist habitats such as highland tropical forests. They need very humid environments and rarely stray far from a source of water. Unlike most tortoises, Burmese black mountain tortoises … [Read more...] about Burmese Black Mountain Tortoise (M. emys phayrei)
Red-Footed Tortoise (C. carbonaria)
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)
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)
Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)
The sun parakeet inhabits tropical areas on savannahs or dry savanna woodlands in South America. They are most often found along the Amazon riverbank, forest valleys, and coastal flooded forests and rarely found above 1200 meters of altitude. They are also very sensitive to habitat changes such as … [Read more...] about Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)