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Critically endangered southern river terrapin found in Pahang
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3/22/2025
In a conservation breakthrough, the critically endangered southern river terrapin (batagur affinis) has been discovered by chance in Pahang. This finding represents a noteworthy extension of the known habitat for this rare species.
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In a conservation breakthrough, the critically endangered Southern River Terrapin has been
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discovered by chance in Pahang.
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The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia and Pahang Wildlife and National Parks Department
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said this finding marks a significant extension of the species' known range and habitat.
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They said a local fisherman named Mohamad Rizal Mohamad Ibrahim caught the terrapin
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by chance during a fishing trip in the Kuantan River.
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The discovery then led them to conduct field studies where they identified nesting sites
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of the terrapins.
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River terrapins are critically endangered and historically they are only documented
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in Perak, Kedah and Trengganu.
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After three sampling events, we were able to collect 41 eggs which we are now incubating.
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We are working with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks to safeguard these eggs.
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While the whole team is very excited about this discovery, we acknowledge that there
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is so much more that needs to be done for the river terrapins.
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They said the identification of a population of river terrapins in Pahang strengthens their
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belief that with the right conservation strategies, they can make an impact in safeguarding the
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species for future generations.
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They said researchers are now focusing on protecting the eggs laid by the river terrapins,
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identifying potential threats and implementing conservation measures.
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They said they will continue working with local communities to ensure the conservation
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of the river terrapins in Pahang.
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River terrapins are facing severe threats from habitat loss, poaching and environmental
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change.
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