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INDIAN TENT TURTLE

18th December, 2023

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In News

  • 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