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THE TURTLE ANGONOKA ARE IN EXTINCTION (BIBLIOGRAPHIES Link Title (http…
THE TURTLE ANGONOKA ARE IN EXTINCTION
it is a species endemic to Madagascar, considered for its form one of the most unusual in the world.
you can only find it in one place in the world and that is Madagascar. They are threatened with extinction in their natural habitat.
has been on the endangered species list since 1996. It is believed to be an estimated 200 to 600 of these rare turtles in their natural habitat.
DIET:
The Angonoka turtle comes from a very remote area near Baly Bay in northwestern Madagascar.
This animal has survived, The wildfires destroyed many of the very few hectares that inhabit forcing the turtles to search and hunting for food and shelter.
Size
In this species on average the males are larger.Males long in carapace 36.1 cm to 48.6 cm and can weigh 7.2 to 18.9 Kg.
HABITAT:
Extinction
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Link Title
http://emvzyerly.blogspot.com/2015/12/tortuga-angonoka-geochelone-yniphora.html
https://es.mongabay.com/2012/07/la-ultima-posibilidad-de-salvar-a-las-tortugas-mas-amenazadas/
http://www.lanaturaleza.net/la-tortuga-angonoka-extincion/
Females achieve a carapace length of 30.7 to 42.6 cm and weigh 5.5 to 12.0 Kg.
This species is endemic to Madagascar. Its distribution is limited to the northwest of the island in the vicinity of Baly Bay It inhabits the plains of the coast where there are bamboo forests, grassy areas, shrub areas and clear areas of vegetation.
It is one of the rarest turtles in the world. The Angonoka turtle feeds on grasses and herbs from open areas, usually does not eat carrion or feces of bush pigs.
Turtles will only be threatened if we take full advantage of all the knowledge and resources of the WCS.
CONSERVATION
The turtle is a threatened species throughout the world. Either by degradation of their habitat, presence of predators or what is usually the main cause: human treatment and the consideration of animals as toys and trophies, in some cases.
NUMBERS
The biggest threats include: Entanglement in fishing gear. Consumption and illegal trade of eggs, meat, and shells. Coastal development.
THREATS
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