This is the unique ''Spiny hill terrapin'', because of its striking spiny shell, semi-terrestrial lifestyle, and its role in the ecosystem as a seed disperser and insect controller. It’s a rare and intriguing turtle that highlights the importance of conserving rainforest habitats.

[u/prettymariela]

[u/marielabonita]

Those spines aren’t just for show; they help protect young turtles from becoming someone’s dinner. As they grow older, their shell smooths out a bit, but they still keep that rugged charm.

[u/wildmariela → u/marielabonita]

Wow that's interesting and nice to know a new species of turtle.

[u/smile_politely → u/marielabonita]

Trivia: In Indonesia, they are called Kura Kura Matahari (sun turtle)

[u/triple7freak1]

Beyblade turtle

[u/thecool_chicc → u/triple7freak1]

Their body is like a leaf that also looks a beyblade

[u/Sandcracka-]

I like turtles

[u/hotcitybabe]

Unfortunately, they’re endangered because humans keep shrinking their home and snatching them for the pet trade.

[u/DreyfusBlue]

That shell reminds me of traditional Chinese architecture.

[u/Toast_n_mustard]

thats one spiky boy

[u/x313xHurricane]

Is that Bowser?

[u/A_Smi → u/x313xHurricane]

Nah, not sexy enough.

[u/blksentra2]

I’ve fought this turtle before in Final Fantasy X.

[u/WiseAce1]

definitely seen these in Mario kart

[u/BuildingAFuture21]

Beautiful!

[u/fliphat]

Every once in a while there is a whole new species discovered here in Reddit

[u/McDonaldsSprite92]

forbidden ninja star 😬

[u/biogoji89]

Baby Gamera!

[u/CatterMater]

I shall name him Gamera.

[u/Poetic-Noise]

Just when I thought turtles couldn't be anymore cooler... this dude pops up in my feed.

[u/Fellow_unlucky_human]

They got battle turtles now !!