Kinosternon vogti
The Vallarta Mud Turtle | Mexico
support this project THE COUNTRY Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de Banderas THE ANIMAL Described only in 2018 (Lopez-Luna et al. 2018), the Vallarta Mud Turtle is the world’s smallest turtle…
Modifying Temple Ponds | South East Asia
SUMMARY In Hinduism, Buddhism and in Islam, various species of turtles are reared in temple ponds and are sometimes even worshipped. These temples are visited by a large portion of…
The Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
The Lake Pátzcuaro Salamander | Mexico
SUMMARY The Lake Pátzcuaro salamander (Ambystoma dumerilii) is a highly endangered salamander species that is endemic only to Lake Pátzcuaro in Mexico. This lake is located at 1920 meters (6300…
The Red Necked Pond Turtle
The Red-Necked Pond Turtle | China
support this project THE COUNTRY China ABOUT THE ANIMAL Common Name: Red-necked Pond TurtleScientific Name: Mauremys nigricans STATUS OF WILD POPULATIONS OF THE RED-NECKED POND TURTLE Across Asia, more than…
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The Nubian Flapshell Turtle | South Sudan & Uganda
SUMMARY Africa’s rarest turtle is an enigma. Once feared extinct, the Nubian flapshell turtle (Cyclanorbis elegans) was rediscovered in 2019 after more than two decades without a confirmed sighting. With…
Batagur baska
The Northern River Terrapin | India & Bangladesh
SUMMARY The Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska) is one of the world’s largest river turtles, reaching lengths of up to 60 cm (23.6 in). These turtles are typically olive-brown with…