Turtles
Common turtle
Common snapping turtle
The snapping turtle can reach a length of up to 45 cm. This large turtle is characterized by irritable behavior, and can bite strongly in danger. It has a large head, a small abdominal shell and a rough dorsal shell, often covered with algae. During the day, it waits for prey, and at night it becomes an active hunter, using sudden movements of the head to catch small mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates and plants.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Chelydridae
Scientific name:
Chelydra serpentina
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers, swamps
Origin:
North America
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A semi-aquatic turtle
Red eared slider
The red-eared turtle is a semi-aquatic turtle native to the southern parts of the United States. Their physical appearance includes red or orange stripes behind the eyes, while the cub’s carapace is oval and green with horn-like plates. Their characteristic beak is used for killing and chopping food, and their nose allows them to breathe above the surface of the water.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Emydidae
Scientific name:
Trachemys scripta elegans
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers, muddy habitats
Origin:
Северна и Средња Америка
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
20-30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
The golden beauty of the southern waters
Yellow-bellied slider
The yellow-eared turtle is native to the southeastern United States. They are known for their varied colors and people often choose them as pets. Their upper armor is usually brown and black, with orange stripes.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Emydidae
Scientific name:
Trachemys scripta scripta
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers, muddy habitats
Origin:
USA
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
over 30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Gracefulness in water
European pond turtle
The pond turtle is characterized by variable coloration and hibernation during the cold season. Its activities, including feeding and migration, change seasonally.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Emydidae
Scientific name:
Emys orbicularis
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers, freshwater areas
Origin:
Europe, Asia and Africa
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Big and rare
African spurred tortoise
The African armored turtle is the largest land turtle species in the world. Males weigh about 81 kg on average, and males weighing over 100 kg have also been recorded. They grow quickly, reaching a height of 15-25 cm in the first years of life. Turtles grow faster when there is more rainfall.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Testudinidae
Scientific name:
Geochelone sulcata
Habitat:
Shrubland, grassland
Origin:
Africa
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
over 75 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A resident of the Mediterranean
Hermann's tortoise
The wood turtle, also known as the loggerhead, is a small to medium-sized turtle with teeth, a strong nose and short, stocky legs. The armor is olive yellow with dark patterns.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Testudinidae
Scientific name:
Testudo hermanni
Habitat:
Forest, shrubland
Origin:
Europe
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Elegant and durable
Marginated tortoise
The marginal tortoise is the largest European tortoise, reaching a weight of up to 5 kg and a length of 35 cm. Her armor is elongated, until the back of the armor is pasta-shaped, protruding like a bell.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Testudinidae
Scientific name:
Testudo marginata
Habitat:
Forest, shrubland
Origin:
Europe
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
30-50 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Queen of Chinese rivers
Chinese softshell turtle
The Chinese softshell turtle is a species of turtle endemic to China and Taiwan. They have leathery and flexible armor that allows them to move more easily in open water or in the muddy bottom of a lake.
Characteristics
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Trionychidae
Scientific name:
Pelodiscus sinensis
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers
Origin:
China and Taiwan
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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