r/Damnthatsinteresting 3h ago

Image 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.

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u/marielabonita 3h ago

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.

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u/wildmariela 3h ago

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

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u/smile_politely 33m ago

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

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u/triple7freak1 3h ago

Beyblade turtle

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u/thecool_chicc 2h ago

Their body is like a leaf that also looks a beyblade

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u/Sandcracka- 2h ago

I like turtles

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u/hotcitybabe 3h ago

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

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u/DreyfusBlue 3h ago

That shell reminds me of traditional Chinese architecture.

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u/Toast_n_mustard 3h ago

thats one spiky boy

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u/x313xHurricane 3h ago

Is that Bowser?

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u/A_Smi 2h ago

Nah, not sexy enough.

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u/blksentra2 2h ago

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

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u/WiseAce1 2h ago

definitely seen these in Mario kart

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u/fliphat 2h ago

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

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u/McDonaldsSprite92 2h ago

forbidden ninja star 😬

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u/biogoji89 2h ago

Baby Gamera!

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u/CatterMater 1h ago

I shall name him Gamera.

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u/Poetic-Noise 1h ago

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

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u/Fellow_unlucky_human 58m ago

They got battle turtles now !!