Indochinese Box Turtle
Spotted Pond Turtle
Chinese Stripe-Necked Turtle
Keeled Box Turtle
Burmese Star Tortoise
In Myanmar, in the late 1990s, the Burmese Star Tortoise was on the brink of extinction. Avidly sought for the wildlife trade, and with relentless removal from the wild, within a decade this tortoise species had almost completely disappeared from its native habitat. By the mid-2000s, it was considered functionally extinct in the wild. Today, […]
Asian Giant Tortoise
The Asian Giant Tortoise is the largest tortoise in Asia, growing up to 61 cm (24 in) in shell length and weighing up to 35 kg (77 lbs.). It is considered to be of one of the oldest tortoise lineages in the world. Native to tropical and subtropical hill forests of Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, […]
Flattened Musk Turtle
The Flattened Musk Turtle (Sternotherus depressus) is endemic to Alabama, meaning it’s only found here. In fact, the Flattened Musk Turtle is the only reptile endemic to the state of Alabama. This small turtle featuring a flat carapace, or top shell, lives in clean, clear, free-flowing streams and rivers of the upper Warrior River Basin. […]
McCord’s Box Turtle
McCord’s Box Turtles were only described as a species as recently as 1988 based on imported specimens from Hong Kong; its true origins remained a mystery for two decades until scientists finally found their habitat. Although never a common species, the McCord’s Box Turtle was, for at least one farmer, common on their land. This […]
Arakan Forest Turtle
The turtles appear to move very little during the dry season, and then become extremely active at the onset of the annual monsoon in late May or early June. During the wet season, movements of several kilometers have been reported.
Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle
The Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is endemic to the tiny island of Rote in Indonesia. There, intensive collection for the international pet trade has led to presumed extinction of the wild population. Now, it’s one of the most endangered turtles in the world. The Rote Island Snake-necked turtle is a side-necked turtle, meaning […]