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Physical characteristics of the malaysian giant tortoise

2021-07-08 / 952 Read

Have you heard of the Malaysian giant tortoise? This is a kind of tortoise mainly distributed in Malaysia, and it is relatively rare in the market, so many people do not know much about it. So today, the editor will introduce to you the appearance characteristics of the Malaysian giant tortoise, let's take a look!

Characteristics

Characteristics of the Malaysian Giant Turtle

Malaysian giant tortoises are very large and can weigh more than 50 kilograms. It has a broad head, a downward sloping snout, large nostrils and eyes, and a serrated upper beak. The carapace is relatively flat, long oval, without ridges, and the rear edge of the carapace is serrated.

The head, neck and back of the giant tortoise are dark brown or light gray brown, and the abdomen is light yellow or milky white. The back of the limbs is gray-black, and the ventral surface is light yellow.