Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Yellow-headed temple turtle

Yellow-headed temple turtle
The name yellow headed temple turtle (Heosemys annandalii) comes from the custom of people releasing Yellow-headed temple turtles into the ponds of Buddhist temples in Asia.

Yellow-headed temple turtle
 Yellow-headed temple turtles grow over 20 in.(51 centimeters) in size.

Where Yellow-headed temple turtles live
Yellow-headed temple turtles have large points on their beak called cusps. The cusps act like teeth allowing the turtle grasp and slice their food.

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3 comments:

  1. Aria LaineSeptember 11, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    If there are any spelling mistakes or fake facts please leave a comment.

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  2. UnknownJune 23, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I would like to have this kind of turtle. By the way, I love your blog. These are such interesting and colorful herps you have selected.

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  3. UnknownJune 23, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I would like to have this kind of turtle. By the way, I love your blog. These are such interesting and colorful herps you have selected.

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