These nocturnal herbivores’ slow pace and algae-toned fur make them difficult for predators to spot. They sleep 20 hours a day hanging upside-down among connecting vines; movement along the vines gives early warning of trouble.
Heosemys annandalii This large, aquatic turtle is named after the distinct yellow bands that decorate its head, and the custom of placing these turtles…
Chelonoidis denticulata Over-hunting is the greatest threat to these turtles. Not only are they a delicacy, but they’re considered a “fish” and eaten at…