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Species related to the Yellow-headed temple turtle (Hieremys annandalii)

Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed... More 36 Images 11 Videos
Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is another feline that contradicts the belief that cats dislike water, frequently entering... More 12 Images 3 Videos
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
Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata)
This is the largest otter in Asia, and like all otters it has a long, thick body, short legs, and webbed feet with sharp claws. The neck is... More 18 Images 7 Videos
Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis)
The Siamese crocodile is a small, freshwater crocodilian (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a relatively... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana)
Perhaps the world’s rarest otter, the hairy-nosed otter is a little-known, enigmatic species endemic to Southeast Asia. The most distinctive... More 8 Images 2 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
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
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
Malayan flat-shelled turtle (Notochelys platynota)
Named for its distinctively flattened upper shell (the carapace), the Malayan flat-shelled turtle is one of few turtle species in the world... More 3 Images 0 videos
Frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
With its broad head, short snout and ‘frog-like’ facial features to which it owes its name, the frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys... More 4 Images 0 videos
Coahuila box terrapin (Terrapene coahuila)
Information on the Coahuila box terrapin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Black marsh turtle (Siebenrockiella crassicollis)
Also known as the ‘smiling terrapin’ due to its upwardly curved jaw line, the black marsh turtle is a largely aquatic turtle that has... More 2 Images 0 videos
Elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata)
The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) gets its common name from its distinctively long, somewhat narrow shell, called the carapace... More 9 Images 0 videos
South Asian box turtle (Cuora amboinensis)
The South Asian box turtle gets its name from the ability to box itself up completely within its shell. This is due to the hinged lower... More 10 Images 0 videos
Giant Asian pond turtle (Heosemys grandis)
The giant Asian pond turtle is one of the largest hard-shelled, semi-aquatic Asian turtles. The large carapace (upper shell) is brown to... More 3 Images 0 videos
Batagur (Batagur baska)
The batagur is one of Asia's largest freshwater turtles; individuals can reach up to 60 cm in length. The shell (carapace) is brown and the... More 25 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
Impressed tortoise (Manouria impressa)
Despite first being described back in 1882, the impressed tortoise remains something of an enigma, with very little known about the species... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii)
Easily identifiable by the bright yellow, orange or red blotch on each side of the head, the bog turtle is a very small turtle with a light... More 12 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
Asian tortoise (Manouria emys)
This tortoise is the largest inhabiting Asia, and the fourth largest in the world. Two subspecies are currently recognised: M. e. emys is... More 9 Images 0 videos
Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata)
As its common name implies, this small turtle is easily recognised by the distinctive yellow to orange spotting on its smooth... More 13 Images 0 videos
European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
The olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe... More 24 Images 1 Video
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
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
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the largest and most widespread of all the marine turtles. The oval carapace varies from olive... More 49 Images 25 Videos
Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)
The olive ridley turtle is the smallest of the marine turtles. The carapace of this turtle is olive coloured and relatively heart-shaped... More 50 Images 11 Videos

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