
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
chinese pond turtle, chinese three-keeled pond turtle, japanese coin turtle, reeves' three-keeled pond turtle, reeves' turtle
Regions
IndonesiaChinaJapan
Population
Approximately 10,000 individuals
Habitat
Chinese pond turtles inhabit freshwater ecosystems including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
2, and 25
Regions
Indonesia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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