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Northern river terrapin
Scientific Name
Batagur baska
IUCN Status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Population
fewer than 50 across 4 captive breeding centres
Weight
18 kg
Range
Odisha, West Bengal, Bangladesh
Habitat Type
Large rivers, estuaries, tidal zones, mangroves
Threats
Poaching, eggs collection, habitat loss, wildlife trade
Did You Know
Extinct across most of its range
Also Known As
Four toed terrapin
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Northern River Terrapin: Habitat, Conservation, Lifespan
Conservation
Turning the Tide: The Batagur Baska and the Race Against Extinction
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