Savanna Side-necked Turtle

Podocnemis Vogli
This species is endemic to small streams, swamps, and rivers of Venezuela and Colombia.
They are omnivorous, feeding on vegetation, fruits, insects, worms, amphibians, and even capybara droppings.
The name side-necked refers to how the neck is not pulled straight back into the shell like most turtles but instead it is folded to the side.
Egg clutches usually consist of 12-15 eggs and are often laid far from water in dry savannah clay soils three times per year.

Location at Palm Beach Zoo

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