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Giant Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters

November 15th, 2011 by Agung Rahmadiansyah
Agung Rahmadiansyah
Dki jakarta, Indonesia, Asia
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Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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Children look at the giant turtle.
Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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Two people measure the diameter of the giant turtle.
Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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The giant turtle, also known as a 'bulus.'.
Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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Bulus (Chitra-chitra) a giant turtle (Southeast Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle) A giant bulus was found with length 130 cm,width 91 cm and weight 1 quintals found in the River Ciliwung, Jakarta 15/11/2011.Chitra Chitra mentioned as endangered.
Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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Two people measure the diameter of the giant turtle.
Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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Children look at the giant turtle.
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  • Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
  • Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
  • Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
  • Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
  • Giant Asian narrowheaded softshell turtle measures 130 centimeters
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A giant Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle, or 'chitra-chitra,' is found in the River Ciliwung, measuring out to a length of 130 centimeters, a width of 91 centimeters and weighing 100 kilograms.

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