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June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Yellow Footed Tortoise (C. denticulata)

The yellow-footed tortoise, also known as the Brazilian giant tortoise, is found throughout the Amazon Basin of South America. They are the sixth-largest species of tortoise on the planet. They inhabit drier forests, grasslands, and the savanna and share some of its range with the red-footed … [Read more...] about Yellow Footed Tortoise (C. denticulata)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Yellow Footed Tortoise Tagged With: Bolivia, Brazil, Chelonoidis, Colombia, denticulata, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Republic of Bolivarian, Suriname, Tobago, Trinidad, Vulnerable (VU)

June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

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)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Diamondback Terrapin Tagged With: Cites 2, Gulf of Mexico, Malaclemys, terrapin littoralis, United States, Vulnerable (VU)

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

Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle (H. grandis)

The Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle lives in rivers, streams, marshes, and even rice paddy fields. This pond turtle is omnivorous and feeds on worms, larvae, snails, deceased animals, and plants. They will feed in aquatic environments as well as terrestrial. A large part of why these turtles are … [Read more...] about Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle (H. grandis)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle Tagged With: Cambodia, Cites 2, grandis, Heosemys, Loa People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, Vulnerable (VU)

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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