In my previous post on visit to turtle and tortoise museum Singapore, my fellow steemit friend @gloree commented and said " This is very educative. I have had a similar experience when I visited Okomu National Park, somewhere in Nigeria 5 years ago. They explained about how they have some endangered species of animals in the park. They made emphasis on monkeys and butterflies.
It is so sad that we fail to see the cost of endangering living species. In this modern generation, we only have stories told about some certain animals which some persons assume to be myth while some believe due to fossil record but it would have been much more preferable if such animals had not gone into extinction.
Such include the dinosaurs, the dragon, just to mention a few. So sad we will never get to see them again. "
I totally agree with Gloree. I hope we come to see the value of endangered living species and help preserve them for future generations.
Spotted Pond Turtle
This spotted pond turtle is found in Northeastern state of India Assam, Southern Pakistan and Bangladesh, along the tributaries of the Indus and Ganges Rivers. It is most often seen in streams with abundant water vegetation. The diet is carnivorous, comprising mainly small aquatic invertebrates. With small population, it is considered at risk.
Matamata
This Matamata turtle origin is South america. It special feature is having a flat and slightly distorted head with tiny eyes, very close to its snout. It is known to the Chinese as the "dragon-head turtle" and this species is the only known turtle that can smile. It is a weak swimmer, therefore the nasal region of this turtle is elongated, enabling the nose to be used as a snorkel for breathing as well as to lurk quietly for long periods when the turtle is in shallow water , ready to attack its prey.
let me end my post with a quote for endangered species by Loretta Lynch... " we all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for their sake and for the sake of our own future generations."
Julie Bawk ( Kachin)