Animal facts: Arakan forest turtle 2 Articles

by Leonard Konis

The Arakan forest turtle (Scientific Name: Heosemys depressa) believed extinct, since last seen in 1908, discovered in 1994, reptile being sold in Asian food markets. In 2003, Arakan forest turtle recognized, one of the t...read more

by L. Beall

Arakan Forest Turtle (Heosemys depressa) was thought to be extinct having last been spotted in 1908 unit it was found in Asian food markets in 1994. This rare turtle is found primarily in western Myanmar's Arakan hills. Th...read more