Turtles, terrapins and tortoises, or Chelonians (Order : Testudines), include some of the most endangered species on the planet.  For centuries the larger species have been hunted and traded for their shells, meat and eggs.  In Southeast Asia, these ancient creatures range in size from small, secretive terrapins hiding in muddy, forest streams to huge sea turtles up to 2 metres in length navigating the globe.

There are around 300 species of Chelonian alive today, with around 80 species in Southeast Asia, some examples of which are presented here.
 

Marine Turtles  (Cheloniidae)

						Conservation Links :       Asian Turtle Conservation Network Asian Turtle Consortium Indian Ocean - SE Asian Marine Turtle MOU Sea Turtle Research Unit, Malaysia Turtle Survival Alliance
Green Turtle		Hawksbill Turtle

Malayan Box Terrapin		Spiny Terrapin		Malayan Flat-shelled Terrapin		Malayan Giant Terrapin		Black Marsh Terrapin

Asiatic Soft-shell Turtle		Malayan Soft-shell Turtle

Red-eared Terrapin