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Giant Asian pond turtle (Hoesemys grandis)
28 Oct 2021

Giant Asian pond turtle (Hoesemys grandis)

by BESG | posted in: Reptiles | 0

Hoesemys grandis is also known as the Giant Asian Pond Turtle or Giant Leaf Terrapin. The animal’s carapace can grow to 50 cm  in length. It lives in ponds, lakes and freshwater swampy forests. Shallow water bodies are preferred.  The turtle … Continued

Giant Asian Pond Turtle, Hoesemys grandis

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