Jambo 🐢 Reptiles
Marsh terrapin
Pelomedusa subrufa
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up
A water turtle that sunbathes on the backs of hippos.
Tracker tip
🎯 It buries itself in mud during the dry season.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a marsh terrapin on safari?
The marsh terrapin lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).
How do I recognise a marsh terrapin?
A water turtle that sunbathes on the backs of hippos. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Pelomedusa subrufa) offline.