Turtles in Malaysia: a review of conservation status and a call for research

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Turtles in Malaysia: a review of conservation status and a call for research

Approximately 356 species of turtles inhabit saltwater and freshwater habitats globally, except in Antarctica. Twenty-four species of turtles have been reported in Malaysia, four of which are sea turtles. The state of Terengganu harbored the highest number of turtles, with 17 different reported s...

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Main Authors:	Mohd Salleh, Mohd Hairul, Esa, Yuzine, Mohd Salleh, Sarahaizad, Mohd Sah, Shahrul Anuar
Format:	Article
Published:	MDPI AG 2022
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102519/

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