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Read more about the article The Eiselt’s Pond Turtle | Turkey

The Eiselt’s Pond Turtle | Turkey

  • Post author:Anita Pfeffinger
  • Post published:11/12/2023
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THE COUNTRY Turkey THE ANIMAL During collecting expeditions in south Turkey in 1966 and 1972, former custodian of the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Josef Eiselt, collected 4 small, dark,…

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Read more about the article Rewilding the Three-Striped Box Turtle I Hongkong China

Rewilding the Three-Striped Box Turtle I Hongkong China

  • Post author:Anita Pfeffinger
  • Post published:13/10/2023
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THE COUNTRY Hong Kong, China THE ANIMAL Cuora trifasciata, the three-striped box turtles, also known as the “golden coin turtle” in China, This turtle has a long history in Chinese…

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Read more about the article The Vallarta Mud Turtle | Mexico
A male Puerto Vallarta mud turtle (Kinosternon vogti) at Turtle Island in Graz, Austria.

The Vallarta Mud Turtle | Mexico

  • Post author:Turtle Island
  • Post published:25/02/2023
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THE COUNTRY Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de Banderas THE ANIMAL The Vallarta Mud turtle (Kinosternon vogti) was described as recently as 2018 (Lopez-Luna et al. 2018). Despite its unique appearance,…

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Read more about the article Modifying Temple Ponds | South East Asia

Modifying Temple Ponds | South East Asia

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  • Post published:24/02/2023
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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…

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Read more about the article The Lake Pátzcuaro Salamander | Mexico
The Lake Patzcuaro Salamander

The Lake Pátzcuaro Salamander | Mexico

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  • Post published:24/02/2023
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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…

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Read more about the article The Red-Necked Pond Turtle | China
The Red Necked Pond Turtle

The Red-Necked Pond Turtle | China

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  • Post published:24/02/2023
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SUMMARY More than 50% of Asian turtle species are ranked by the IUCN as Critically Endangered or Endangered,which means they are on the brink of extinction. The plight of some of…

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Read more about the article Turtle Trafficking in Food Markets | South Asia
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Turtle Trafficking in Food Markets | South Asia

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  • Post published:24/02/2023
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SUMMARY Turtles are exploited worldwide. They are not only sold en masse in the international pet trade; but in many countries, they remain an important protein source to this day.…

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Read more about the article The Nubian Flapshell Turtle | South Sudan & Uganda
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The Nubian Flapshell Turtle | South Sudan & Uganda

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  • Post published:24/02/2023
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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…

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Read more about the article The Northern River Terrapin | India & Bangladesh
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The Northern River Terrapin | India & Bangladesh

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  • Post published:24/02/2023
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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…

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