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Species related to the Madagascar big-headed turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis)

Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos
Red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
One of Africa’s most common and widely distributed dragonflies, the male red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) has a slender red abdomen... More 9 Images 0 videos
Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (... More 4 Images 0 videos
Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos
Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Marakely (Paratilapia polleni)
Information on Paratilapia polleni is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
Information on the red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Yellow-headed sideneck turtle (Podocnemis unifilis)
The yellow-headed sideneck turtle (Podocnemis unifilis) gets its name from yellow spots on the olive green to brown head, which are most... More 29 Images 0 videos
Black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea)
Information on the black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Asian yellow pond turtle (Mauremys mutica)
As its name suggests, the Asian yellow pond turtle (Mauremys mutica) can be distinguished by its characteristic yellow markings, which... More 3 Images 0 videos
Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)
The Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle from South Asia. Despite its common name, the colour of this attractive turtle... More 10 Images 0 videos
Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa)
Information on the Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta)
The distinctive markings of the yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta) make it very popular in the pet trade. It has conspicuous... More 49 Images 0 videos
Narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga)
A peculiar reptile, the narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga) has a remarkably long neck, which in some cases may be even... More 11 Images 0 videos
Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus)
The Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is one of the least known species of the Trionychidae family. The name of this species... More 7 Images 0 videos
Brazilian radiolated swamp turtle (Acanthochelys radiolata)
Information on the Brazilian radiolated swamp turtle (Acanthochelys radiolata) is currently being researched and written and will appear... More 3 Images 0 videos
Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii)
Information on the Central American river turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos
Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)
One of the largest freshwater turtles in the world, the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a prehistoric-looking species... More 13 Images 3 Videos
Hoge’s side-necked turtle (Mesoclemmys hogei)
Information on Hoge’s side-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) of Madagascar is one of the most attractive of all the tortoises. The high-domed, dark carapace... More 23 Images 4 Videos
Flat-shelled spider tortoise (Pyxis planicauda)
The various English common names for this small tortoise generally refer to the noticeably flattened nature of either its oblong upper shell... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ploughshare tortoise (Astrochelys yniphora)
This species is one of the rarest land tortoises in the world. Its common name refers to the appearance of the 'gular scute' at the lower... More 9 Images 5 Videos
Pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)
The pig-nosed turtle is the sole surviving member of an ancient and once widespread family, and is unusual in that, with its long... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Southeast Asian soft terrapin (Amyda cartilaginea)
The Southeast Asian soft terrapin is a somewhat unusual turtle, with a long, tubular snout, paddle-like limbs, and a shell covered with... More 4 Images 0 videos
Pantanal swamp turtle (Acanthochelys macrocephala)
Discovered as recently as 1984, the Pantanal swamp turtle is the largest turtle species of its genus. The head is extremely wide and ends in... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ornate slider (Trachemys ornata)
Once considered to be a subspecies of Trachemys scripta (the common slider), this turtle is now a full species. The carapace (upper shell)... More 2 Images 0 videos
Yellowbelly mud turtle (Pelusios castanoides)
This medium-sized turtle has a long, elongated upper shell (carapace), which is yellowish, olive or black in East African and Madagascan... More 3 Images 0 videos
Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
The Latin name ‘marmorata’ refers to the marbled pattern of both the soft parts and carapace of many western pond turtles. The low, broad... More 23 Images 1 Video
Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii)
The diminutive Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) has a somewhat rectangular upper shell (carapace) with three distinct keels, or... More 7 Images 0 videos
Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
A well-known, attractive diving duck, the goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) has distinctive plumage with marked differences in appearance... More 29 Images 3 Videos

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