From Ipoh City, take the road that leads to Lumut and follow the sign to Bota Kanan.
River Terrapin Breeding Centre
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Find out more about the habits and habitats of this riverine terrapin, a freshwater species of tortoise also known as Batagur Baska."
The River Terrapin Breeding Centre is located at Bota Kanan, about 40km from Ipoh, and is managed by the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (PERHILITAN).
Here visitors can see the hatcheries and find out more about the habits and habitats of this riverine terrapin (Batagur baska). Females lay eggs in the wild, usually between November and March; the eggs are buried along sandy stretches on riverbanks for protection and the warmth required for incubation and hatching.
There are also chalets available for visitors who want to stay overnight.
"I've contacted few of my friends. We planned to do some research here. Thanx VirtualMalaysia for letting me know about this place. We'll contact the Perhilitan." by moose
"Jabatan Perhilitan perlu lebih byk mempormosikan tempat ini. Tidak ramai antara kita yg pernah melihat haiwan ini, ianya semakin pupus. Ini merupakan tempat yg baik utk mempelajari tentang haiwan ini. Sedikit susah mencari toilet di sini." by mathasan
"lots of knowledge can be obtained here" by imran
"the nicest animal in the world... you all should visit this place... i recommended it..." by Zulkarnain
"kerjasama yang amat baik dengan
Jabatan PERHILITAN negeri Perak amat
dihargai dalam menjayakan research
dan pengambaran aku di sini. Bagi aku
semua hidupan liar nie semuanya best
belaka untuk aku buat research dan
pengambaran untuk dijadikan bahan
rujukan dimasa hadapan." by abid
