This is the adorable Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda spengleri) they have very distinctive large eyes with a sharp shell and are found in China, Laos and Vietnam. They are endangered due to the pet trade and 'medicinal use' leading to a 70% decline in population. #cute #turtles #turtelytuesday

Eastern Box Turtles can completely close their shells and hide away (Much like me these past 2 weeks) they can then slowly open it and check if there is still a threat. This species is considered Vulnerable by the IUCN due to collection for personal use and the illegal pet trade. #cute #turtles

The Florida Mud Turtle (Kinosternon steindachneri), as the name would suggest, is endemic to Florida and its binomial name is in tribute to Austrian Herpetologist Franz Steindachner. ICUN lists them as 'Data Deficient' but notes their population is decreasing. #turtles #cute #nature #conservation

These guys are Spotted Pond Turtles (Geoclemys hamiltonii), an endangered species endemic to Southern Asia. They are currently under threat from people collecting them for food and the pet trade which has led to an over 50% decrease in their population. #turtles #conservation #cute #nature

This is the Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys pallida), they are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN but that assessment was carried out in 1996 so it is believed they are now Endangered. This is due to intensive water use by humans, invasive species and past consumption of the turtles. #turtles #cute

This cute fella is Dunn's Mud Turtle (Kinosternon dunni) which is endemic to Colombia. I couldn't find much information on these guys other than they are listed as Vulnerable due to logging, mining and pollution and they are named after Emmett Reid Dunn, an American herpetologist. #cute #turtles

This is Forsten's Tortoise (Indotestudo forstenii) endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, they are listed as Critically Endangered due to collection for the pet trade. They are named after Eltio Alegondas Forsten who was a Dutch naturalist. #turtles #cute #nature

Whoops looks like I haven't posted in a while... Anyway, this is the Radiated Tortoise and no it's not called that because it's radioactive, it is because of their distinct shell patterns These guys are unfortunately critically endangered as they are collected for food. #turtles #cute #nature

This is Dahl's Toad-headed Turtle, a critically endangered species found in Northern Colombia and discovered by George Dahl and named after him. Unfortunately this species is inbred and so work is being done to increase genetic diversity and habitat reconstruction is also being done. #turtles #cute

Mona Khalil who spent decades protecting sea turtles has passed away after a missile strike in Lebanon. This is a huge blow and her and her work will not be forgotten. She made the biggest sacrifices to save turtles and I’ll be forever grateful to her. Rest In Peace Mona. #MonaKhalil #turtles

This little fella is the Central Chiapas Mud Turtle (Kinosternon abaxillare) there isn't much in the way of information about these guys and they are considered one of Mexico's least studied turtles. We do know they are Vulnerable due to collection for the pet trade. #turtles #cute #nature #babyturt

It's been a while since I've made a post about a tortoise so here's the Chaco Tortoise (Chelonoidis chilensis) which is mostly found in Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Interestingly there is debate over whether this species is infact 2 distinct species. #turtles #nature #cute #tortoise

Pan's Box Turtle (Cuora pani) is a critically endangered Chinese turtle named after Herpetologist Pan Lei. The population is considered at near or functional extinction in the wild due to collection for 'medicinal' trades. Captive breeding is being done to conserve them. #turtles #cute #nature

This is the Stripe-necked Musk Turtle, they are found in the South Eastern part of the United States namely Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi etc. We don't know much about these turtles in terms of reproduction, conservation status or habitat. #turtles #nature #cute #muskturtles

The Magdalena River Turtle (Podocnemis lewyana) is endemic to Colombia and Critically Endangered due to collection of adults and eggs for eating and habitat destruction. More and more is being done in the way of conservation for this species through protecting nesting sites. #turtles #nature #cute

I've shown you the Yellow-headed Box Turtle, now get ready for the Yellow-Margined Box Turtle! In traditional Chinese their name is 食蛇龜 which translates to 'Snake-eating turtle.' Unfortunately as usual for Asian turtles they are Endangered due to the 'medicinal' trade. #turtles #cute #nature

It's Turtely Tuesday!! This Tuesday I've got the Vallarta Mud Turtle (Kinosternon vogti) it is the worlds smallest freshwater turtle and was discovered in 2018, it has a distinct yellow mark on its head and it is Critically Endangered due to pollution and the pet trade. #turtles #nature #cute

This long neck fella is the Nubian Flapshell Turtle (Cyclanorbis elegans) it is critically endangered with an estimated 99% decrease in population. This is due to habitat destruction in conflict stricken areas and hunting for 'medicine' and food. #turtles #nature #criticallyendangered #turtle

It's Turtely Tuesday!! On this Turtely Tuesday I wanna highlight the Indochinese Box Turtle (Cuora galbinifrons) which is a critically endangered species found in China and Vietnam. They are also known as the flowerback box turtle due to their beautiful distinct shell patterns #turtles #cute #nature

It is officially David Attenborough's 100th Birthday! David Attenborough is an inspiration to millions and especially to me ever since I was a child and he will continue to inspire more people everyday. In his 100 years David has met a LOT of turtles, here is some of them. #turtle #davidattenborough

I've covered the Northern River Terrapin before but this is the Southern River Terrapin, a very unique turtle found in Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia. They are unfortunately classified as critically endangered due to their use in local 'medicine'. #turtles #nature #interesting

This is the Yellow-headed Box Turtle (Cuora aurocapitata), they are a critically endangered species found in China, although they are functionally extinct in the wild. Not much is out there in terms of info for these guys so I hope this is a step forward in changing that. #turtles #cute #nature

In honour of David Attenborough's upcoming 100th birthday on the 8th I wanted to highlight one of my favourite pictures of him with a Galapagos Tortoise #tortoise #davidattenborough #wildlife #biology #nature

These little guys are Southern Vietnamese Box Turtles, which are endemic to, you guessed it, South Vietnam. They are critically endangered and were only known from Asian markets until wild specimens were discovered in 2010. #cute #turtles #nature

It's Turtely Tuesday!! This is the Philippine forest turtle (Siebenrockiella leytensis) also called the Palawan forest turtle is a critically endangered species endemic to the Philippines #turtles #turtelytuesday #cute #nature

The support you guys have shown has been insane! It means the absolute world to me and I appreciate it more than I can express so here's a cute baby pancake tortoise as a thank you! You guys are Turtely Awesome! #cute #turtles #happy

Beale's four-eyed turtle is named as such for it's distinct 4 eye like markings on the top of its head and is such a cool little turtle. It is named after Thomas Beale who was a Scottish Naturalist. #turtles #cute #nature

I don't like saying turtles look happy because they don't feel emotions like we do but if there ever was a very happy turtle, this would be it #turtles #cute #happy

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I recently went to Bournemouth Oceanarium and had the pleasure of meeting Carrie, the loggerhead sea turtle. She was absolutely magnificent #turtles #turtle #bournemouth #oceanarium #aquarium #loggerhead