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

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

INDIAN TENT TURTLE