ARKive - Burmese starred tortoise - Geochelone platynota- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Burmese starred tortoise (Geochelone platynota)

Asian short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters. As well as its size, the... More 15 Images 1 Video
Fea’s barking deer (Muntiacus feae)
Information on Fea’s barking deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Germain's langur (Trachypithecus germaini)
Germain’s langur is a long-tailed, tree-dwelling monkey, with dark to medium grey upperparts and slightly paler underparts. The individual... More 5 Images 0 videos
Small knob coral (Plesiastrea versipora)
One of just two species in its genus, Plesiastrea versipora forms large colonies, which can measure several metres in diameter at high... More 5 Images 0 videos
Jungle cat (Felis chaus)
The jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a large, slender wild cat, with long legs and long, close-set, rounded ears which have characteristic small... More 21 Images 0 videos
Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)
This prehistoric-looking, armour-plated giant is the most endangered of all five rhinoceros species. Despite being the smallest of all the... More 37 Images 9 Videos
Marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
The marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata) possesses an unusual mixture of small and big cat characteristics. Although just three kilograms... More 9 Images 0 videos
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are smaller than their African savannah relatives (Loxodonta africana) and have many other physical... More 76 Images 25 Videos
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos
Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)
Information on the sambar deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
Dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus)
Information on the dusky leaf monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 1 Video
Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus)
The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), so named because of its fox-like facial features, is one of the largest bats in the world. The... More 13 Images 5 Videos
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up to 20 metres in length. The sperm whale... More 45 Images 14 Videos
Naked-rumped tomb bat (Taphozous nudiventris)
One of the most striking features of this insect-eating bat is the lack of fur on its front and lower back. This characteristic lends the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Agassiz’s coral (Cyphastrea agassizi)
Information on the Agassiz’s coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Himalayan yew (Taxus wallichiana)
Information on the Himalayan yew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than... More 52 Images 4 Videos
Dipterocarpus (Dipterocarpus costatus)
Information of Dipterocarpus costatus is currrently being researched and written and will appear here... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)
With an expressive face and active lifestyle, the rhesus macaque is a charismatic species. Its coat is pale brown above and fades on the... More 31 Images 12 Videos
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos
Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides)
Information on Taiwania cryptomerioides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Asiatic rock python (Python molurus)
Information on the Asiatic rock python is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 6 Videos
Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Information on the leopard cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 5 Videos
Hopea (Hopea odorata)
Information on Hopea odorata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Astreopora expansa)
One of the most distinctive species in its genus, the variably brown, pink or dark green colonies of Astreopora expansa take the form of... More 2 Images 0 videos
Brown stream terrapin (Cyclemys dentata)
Information on the brown stream terrapin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Point-nosed frog (Clinotarsus alticola)
Information on the point-nosed frog (Clinotarsus alticola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dipterocarpus (Dipterocarpus retusus)
Information on Dipterocarpus retusus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Giant freshwater stingray (Himantura chaophraya)
Awe-inspiringly large, the giant freshwater stingray lives up to its name, possessing a venomous sting and a large whip-like tail. It is... More 4 Images 0 videos
Binturong (Arctictis binturong)
One of only two carnivores with a prehensile tail, the other being the kinkajou (Potos flavus), the binturong is a distinctive civet that... More 17 Images 2 Videos

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