INDIAN TENT TURTLE
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- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, seized 436 baby Indian Tent turtles from a person illegally transporting them interstate.
Indian Tent Turtle
- The Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae.
- The species is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- tentoria is found in Peninsular India, Nepal, and Bangladesh at elevations below 80 m.
Habitat
- tentoria is primarily a riverine turtle that occurs in both small and large rivers.
- They bask on rocks and tree snags.
- Females are largely herbivores while males and juveniles are more carnivorous.
Conservation
- The Indian Tent Turtle is a protected species under Schedule 1 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
- IUCN: Lower Risk/ least concern
- IWPA: Schedule I
- CITES: Appendix II
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Tent Turtle: 1. The Indian Tent Turtle is a protected species under Schedule 1 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. It is found in India only. 3. Females are largely herbivores while males and juveniles are more carnivorous. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? A) 1 and 3 only B) 2 only C) 3 only D) All Answer: B) 2 only |
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