East African Mud Turtle
Did you know?
Mud turtles are unable to pull their heads straight back into their shells. Instead, it is pulled in to the side so that the shell can still cover the head and neck.
Habitat
Marshes, swamps, streams, rivers in Africa
Size
About 8 inches
Lifespan
25-45 years
Diet
Grasses, invertebrates, fish
Reproduction
6-18 eggs are hatched after about a 59 day gestation
Conservation Status
Least Concern