The Malaysian Giant Turtle Orlitia Borneensis Is T..

The Malaysian Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis) is the largest freshwater #turtle in Southeast Asia!

This true giant can grow up to 80 cm in length and weigh as much as 50 kg. That is quite big for a turtle!

They have strong jaws, and they mainly eat fish, molluscs, prawns, crabs, aquatic vegetation, and sometimes fallen fruits. Have you seen a Malaysian Giant Turtle before? Tell us about it!

📸 Vladimir Wrangel

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



The Malaysian Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis) is the largest freshwater #turtle in Southeast Asia!

This true giant can grow up to 80 cm in length and weigh as much as 50 kg. That is quite big for a turtle!

They have strong jaws, and they mainly eat fish, molluscs, prawns, crabs, aquatic vegetation, and sometimes fallen fruits. Have you seen a Malaysian Giant Turtle before? Tell us about it!

📸 Vladimir Wrangel

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

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

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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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