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Scientific Name : Geoemyda grandis

General Characteristics : It is quite big snapping turtle with 12 kilograms of weight. Its brown tortoiseshell has prominent ridge which looks like rattan so it is called “Tow-Waay”. It has light brown head with orange spots, brown legs with spots, white skin and it could be found at temple so people like to call it as “Tow Wat Hua Deang”.

Habitat / Food : It has been found at many dykes in Thailand especially Northern, Central and Southern part. Moreover, it is found in Burma, Indochina and Malaysia. It likes to eat vegetable, fruit and sometimes animals.

Behavior / Mating : It prefers to live in creek, downstream and canal and hardly goes on land.

Current Status : It is a protected animal of Thailand under Thai Wildlife Protection Act B.E. 2535

Visiting Location : Dusit Zoo