
The European pond turtle can absorb oxygen through its skin and thus meet part of its oxygen requirements even whilst underwater.
NT
Red List
Near Threatened
Breeding programme
Taxonomy
New World pond turtles (Emydidae), genus Emys (2 species)
Habitat
Ponds and slow-flowing watercourses, brackish water areas in estuaries
Behaviour and ecology
diurnal, aquatic, coming ashore to sunbathe
Diet
Snails, crustaceans, aquatic insects, tadpoles, carrion, aquatic plants
Taxonomy
New World pond turtles (Emydidae), genus Emys (2 species)
Habitat
Ponds and slow-flowing watercourses, brackish water areas in estuaries
Behaviour and ecology
diurnal, aquatic, coming ashore to sunbathe
Diet
Snails, crustaceans, aquatic insects, tadpoles, carrion, aquatic plants

Sumpfschildkröten sonnen sich gerne auf Holstücken in der Uferzone. Bei Gefahr verschwinden sie blitzschnell im Wasser. Foto: Zoo Zürich, Enzo Franchini