Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Geoemyda spengleri
Range
Vietnam, Laos and southern China
Location in the Zoo
Reptile and Amphibian House
Cool Animal Fact
Black-breasted leaf turtles can move their eyes independently of each other. This allows them to simultaneously look out for predators and prey.
How Houston Zoo is Helping to Save Them
The Houston Zoo participates in the black-breasted leaf turtle SSP and has successfully bred this species.
You can also help save our animals.
Donate today and help black-breasted leaf turtle!
