Tortoises and terrapins
Botswana's tortoises and terrapins are an integral part of the country's wildlife. The African Helmeted Terrapin is a common sight in Botswana's water bodies. On the other hand, the Leopard Tortoise, recognized by its unique shell pattern and impressive size, is a fascinating sight on land.
Testudinidae (4)
Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)
Kalahari Tent Tortoise (Psammobates oculifer)
Speke’s Hinged-back Tortoise (Kinixys spekii)
Lobatse Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys lobatsiana)
Pelomedusidae (5)
Marsh Terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa)
Okavango Mud Turtle (Pelusios bechuanicus)
Pan-hinged Terrapin (Pelusios subniger)
Mashona Hinged Terrapin (Pelusios rhodesianus)
Serrated Hinged Terrapin (Pelusios sinuatus)