Rare Golden Turtle Found In Nepal For The First Time Ever
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According to Mithila Wildlife Trust, which identified the turtle as an Indian Flapshell Turtle or Lissemys punctata andersoni, the reptile gets its unique colour from a rare genetic mutation that alters its pigmentation. The condition that gives the turtle its dazzling gold shell is called chromatic leucism. It is believed to be only the fifth time that a golden turtle of the species Lissemys punctata andersoni has been spotted anywhere in the world, and the first time ever in Nepal. According to the Trust, the turtle was rescued by Chandradeep Sada, animal keeper at Dhanushadham Protected Forest. The discovery has created a huge buzz online, and pictures of the turtle have gone massively viral on social media. "Not only golden animals, but turtles overall have significant religious and cultural value in Nepal," he said, according to Ladbible. "In Hindu mythology the upper shell of the turtle denotes the sky and lower shell denotes earth." Promoted Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com In July, a bright yellow turtle was spotted in Odisha. trending news Watch Live News: Follow Us:
