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The Mekong Snail-eating Turtle (Malayemys subtrijuga) is a highly specialized, durophagous freshwater turtle native to the fertile river valleys and flooded agricultural lowlands of the lower Mekong River basin. Belonging to the family Geoemydidae, this distinctive...
Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises
The Spider Tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides), known in Malagasy as ‘Kapidolo,’ is one of the smallest, rarest, and most artistically patterned chelonians on planet Earth. Endemic exclusively to the bizarre, alien Spiny Thicket forests along Madagascar’s...
Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises
The Giant Musk Turtle (Staurotypus triporcatus), known throughout Mexico and Central America as the Mexican Giant Musk Turtle, Three-keeled Musk Turtle, or Tres Quillas, is a massive, prehistoric-looking, and fiercely carnivorous freshwater chelonian native to the...
Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises
The Florida Softshell Turtle (Apalone ferox) is a massive, formidable, and highly aquatic freshwater chelonian native to the sun-drenched waterways, cypress swamps, and spring runs of the southeastern United States. Holding the undisputed title as the largest...
Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises
The Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is an exquisitely patterned, medium-sized terrestrial chelonian native to the arid scrublands, thorn forests, and rocky savannas of the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Belonging to the true tortoise family Testudinidae,...
Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises
The Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is the smallest species of turtle in North America and one of the most endangered chelonians on Earth. Belonging to the pond turtle family Emydidae, this miniature wetland gem is instantly recognized by its compact,...
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The Egyptian Tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni), also known as Kleinmann’s tortoise or the Leith’s tortoise, is the smallest tortoise species inhabiting the Mediterranean basin and the second-smallest tortoise on Earth. Belonging to the family Testudinidae,...
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The Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), universally celebrated as one of the most stunningly beautiful chelonians on Earth, is native exclusively to the unique, dry spiny forests of southern Madagascar. Belonging to the family Testudinidae, it is world-renowned...
Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises
The Yellow-footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus), also celebrated throughout South America as the Brazilian giant tortoise or *morrocoy*, is a colossal, ancient forest chelonian native to the dense, humid rainforest canopies of the Amazon and Orinoco basins. As...
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OverviewThe Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata), also known as the Western Box Turtle or Prairie Box Turtle, is a charming, brightly colored terrestrial turtle belonging to the American pond turtle family Emydidae. The official state reptile of Kansas and Nebraska,...
