The leopard tortoise, another very beautifully marked species, is found in the savannas of Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape. They tend to inhabit semiarid grassland or thorny habitats. This species will only dig to make a nest, so in the extreme heat or cold, they will find shelter in … [Read more...] about Leopard Tortoise (S. pardalis)
Least Concern (LC)
Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)
The ring-necked parakeet, also known as the rose-ringed parakeet, is native to Africa and the Indian Subcontinent but is now introduced to many different parts of the world. This is one of the few parrots that have been able to adapt to disrupted habitats. Escaped birds have successfully colonized … [Read more...] about Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)
Mata Mata (C. fimbriata)
The Mata mata is a freshwater turtle that prefers slow moving water and muddy bottoms. They can be found in rivers, blackwater streams, swamps, and marshes. They spend most of their time under the water and rarely go onto land or even bask in the sun. They are very camouflaged and resemble debris. … [Read more...] about Mata Mata (C. fimbriata)
Sri Lankan Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)
The Sri Lankan pond turtle is a subspecies of the Indian black turtle and is found in South Asia. This species is a freshwater turtle and is most active during the early mornings and evenings. Most of the day they bask in the sun. The subspecies, Sri Lankan pond turtle, tend to spend more time in … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)
Chinese Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)
The Sri Lankan pond turtle is a subspecies of the Indian black turtle and is found in South Asia. This species is a freshwater turtle and is most active during the early mornings and evenings. Most of the day they bask in the sun. The subspecies, Sri Lankan pond turtle, tend to spend more time in … [Read more...] about Chinese Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)