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The Chinese softshell turtle [1] (Pelodiscus sinensis) is a species of softshell turtle that is native to mainland China (Inner Mongolia to Guangxi, including Hong Kong) and Taiwan, with records of escapees—some of which have established introduced populations—in a wide range of other Asian countries, as well as Spain, Brazil and Hawaii.
Sea turtle" in Chinese (海龟; 海龜) is a homophone of the term for a student returned from study overseas. Haigui (simplified Chinese: 海归; traditional Chinese: 海 歸; pinyin: hǎiguī) is a Chinese language slang term for Chinese nationals who have returned to mainland China after having studied abroad. [1]
The Yangtze giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), also commonly known as the Red River giant softshell turtle, the Shanghai softshell turtle, the speckled softshell turtle, and Swinhoe's softshell turtle, is a critically endangered species of turtle in the family Trionychidae.
Chinese broad-headed pond turtle (Chinemys megalocephala) Yellow pond turtle (Mauremus mutica) Red-necked pond turtle (Mauremys nigricans) Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis)
The spirit turtle (Chinese: 靈龜) or spirit tortoise is a turtle originated from Chinese mythology and spread with East Asian cultural sphere. It is believed by East Asian cultures, like other turtles in mythology, to represent longevity (壽命). It is said to be chief among all shelled creatures. [1]
Eastern Box turtles go for $1,000 a pop on the Chinese black market. Ng’s cell phone records reportedly showed she intended to sell the reptiles in Hong Kong. Ng is from Hong Kong, and was ...
Kui Xing standing on Ao's head. Ao (traditional Chinese: 鰲; simplified Chinese: 鳌; pinyin: áo < Old Chinese (): *ŋaːw) is a large marine turtle in Chinese mythology.He was thought to have lived in the South China Sea during the time of the formation of the world.
Eastern box turtles are known to be sold on the Chinese black market for $1,000 each, according to the affidavit. Ng is charged with attempting to export the turtles from the U.S., in violation of ...