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Good morning, turtle-folks!

How’s your morning? Have you had your coffee? Let’s take a short break with more of our local freshwater turtles!

Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinosa) is a semi-aquatic turtle that live a quiet life in the forest, hiding in the leaf litter near streams and rivers. They frequently wanders about on land in cool, humid, shaded areas. Youngs may be more terrestrial than adults.

The colour of the carapace and their spotted body patterns offer them the best camouflage amongst the shades of brown of the leaf litter. They are mostly herbivorous by nature. Eats fallen fruits, leaves, shoots and sometimes also invertebrates and carrion.

As a young turtle, the edge of their carapace is heavily serrated, making them look star-like. However, the spikes become worn down and are lost with age. The striking pattern is not just for show – it discourages predators from preying on them!

Due to over-collection from the wild for the food market and international pet trade, and threatened by habitat destruction, this species is listed as Endangered (EN) by the IUCN Red List.

Help us #StopIllegalTurtleTrade now!

📸 @vinceadam2021

#LoveTurtles #conservation #protectnature #wildlifeconservation #DidYouKnow #DidYouKnowFacts #TurtleTuesdays #TurtlesofInstagram #wildlife #freshwaterturtles



Good morning, turtle-folks!

How’s your morning? Have you had your coffee? Let’s take a short break with more of our local freshwater turtles!

Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinosa) is a semi-aquatic turtle that live a quiet life in the forest, hiding in the leaf litter near streams and rivers. They frequently wanders about on land in cool, humid, shaded areas. Youngs may be more terrestrial than adults.

The colour of the carapace and their spotted body patterns offer them the best camouflage amongst the shades of brown of the leaf litter. They are mostly herbivorous by nature. Eats fallen fruits, leaves, shoots and sometimes also invertebrates and carrion.

As a young turtle, the edge of their carapace is heavily serrated, making them look star-like. However, the spikes become worn down and are lost with age. The striking pattern is not just for show – it discourages predators from preying on them!

Due to over-collection from the wild for the food market and international pet trade, and threatened by habitat destruction, this species is listed as Endangered (EN) by the IUCN Red List.

Help us #StopIllegalTurtleTrade now!

📸 @vinceadam2021

#LoveTurtles #conservation #protectnature #wildlifeconservation #DidYouKnow #DidYouKnowFacts #TurtleTuesdays #TurtlesofInstagram #wildlife #freshwaterturtles

Source: https://www.facebook.com/TurtleConservationSocietyofMalaysia..

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Turtle Conservation Society

The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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