Genetic analysis of the mata mata turtle in two different locations revealed that there is actually two species of the animal Scientists in Germany have discovered a new species of the mata mata ...

In this video, we build a new aquarium for an exotic mata mata turtle and catch some food for him. #MataMataTurtle #AquariumSetup #TurtleCare ...

Together with an international team, Senckenberg scientist Uwe Fritz described a new species of mata mata turtle based on genetic analyses. Until now, it had been assumed that the genus Chelus only ...

Turtles are instantly recognized by the shell on their backs, but across species, there are some incredibly unique heads that ...

Using a rapid DNA testing toolkit developed by FIU researchers, Colombian officials stopped an illegal shipment of 2,200 Matamata turtles and returned them to the Orinoco river basin. Matamata turtles ...

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