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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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)
Indian Pond Turtle (M. trijuga)
Indian pond turtle, also known as the Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. The carapace or upper shell can vary from reddish to dark brown and black with yellow streaks running along its length. The underside or plastron is uniformly brown in color. They … [Read more...] about Indian Pond Turtle (M. trijuga)
Burmese Brown Roofed Turtle (P. smithii)
The Burmese brown-roofed turtle is endemic to South Asia, which means it is found nowhere else in the world. They inhabit freshwater swamps and rivers and like to bask in the sun. This species is on the decline due to threats such as harvesting aquatic resources, recreational activities, dams, water … [Read more...] about Burmese Brown Roofed Turtle (P. smithii)