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Snakeneck Turtle: Indonesia's Reptile that Fascinates the World and Needs Protection

Summary by Billiken
The snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is one of the most surprising species in Asia. Its most characteristic feature is, precisely, its long neck, which can become as extensive as the shell itself. Unlike other turtles, it cannot retract it inside its body, so it folds it on its side, giving it as curious as it is eye-catching. This animal belongs to the Chelidae family and lives exclusively on the island of Roti in Indonesia, which makes …
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The snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is one of the most surprising species in Asia. Its most characteristic feature is, precisely, its long neck, which can become as extensive as the shell itself. Unlike other turtles, it cannot retract it inside its body, so it folds it on its side, giving it as curious as it is eye-catching. This animal belongs to the Chelidae family and lives exclusively on the island of Roti in Indonesia, which makes …

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Billiken broke the news in on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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