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)
Critically Endangered (CR)
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)
Burmese Star Tortoise (G. platynota)
The Burmese star tortoise is native to the dry, deciduous forests of Myanmar and is close to extinction because it is eaten by the native Burmese. It has very distinctive bumps on its strongly domed carapace that resembles a star pattern. The species’ population is on the rise due to successful … [Read more...] about Burmese Star Tortoise (G. platynota)
Arakan Forest Turtle (H. depressa)
Arakan forest turtle. Found in the foothills of the Arakan forest in southern Bangladesh this turtle was classified extinct in the early 1900s. In relation to the extinction of the forest rhinoceros in India, Bangladesh and western Myanmar. Formerly in Burma, this turtle was documented to consume … [Read more...] about Arakan Forest Turtle (H. depressa)