Species Spotlight! The Southern Vietnam Box Turtle!
For #TurtleMonth, April 22nd, to May 23rd, we are highlighting the 25 endangered species managed at our Turtle Survival Center, as well as the 8 native species that find refuge on our 51-acre property in South Carolina!
Today, meet the Southern Vietnam Box Turtle!
Scientific name: Cuora picturata
Habitat: Tropical, moist, broadleaf evergreen forests
Threats: Collection for the pet, food, and medicinal trades, and habitat destruction
Wild Population: Decreasing; wild population estimated to be between 3,000 - 10,000 individuals; increasingly difficult to find
Conservation: Captive breeding and assurance colonies; field surveys; protected in Vietnam; CITES Appendix I
Graphic: Jordan Gray
Turtle Photos: John Greene, Nathan Haislip
You can help us care for the Southern Vietnam Box Turtles at our Turtle Survival Center by donating to our Turtle Month campaign today!
You can help us care for the Southern Vietnam Box Turtles at our Turtle Survival Center by donating to our Turtle Month campaign today!
**Turtle Survival Alliance strives to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact Jordan Gray at jgray@turtlesurvival.org**