Giant Asian pond turtle
Heosemys grandis
Animal facts
Giant Asian Pond turtles have webbed feet, an adaptation which aids movement through the water. They are currently under threat due to capture for the consumptive trade, traditional Chinese medicines, the exotic pet trade. They are also experiencing habitat loss.
Where they live
South East Asia
Habitat
Freshwater rivers lakes and ponds
What they eat
Fruit and aquatic plants
IUCN status
Vulnerable
