"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.
Last viewed - August 28, 2008
Getting there
From Ipoh City, take the road that leads to Lumut and follow the sign to Bota Kanan.
User recommendation
"the nicest animal in the world... you all should visit this place... i recommended it..." by Zulkarnain
"a good place to learn about the animal" by simon
"It's just near my hometown. mmm.. perhaps my next visit in the future." by fuza
"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
"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
"lots of knowledge can be obtained here" by imran
"Sekiranya usaha-usaha tidak diambil oleh Jabatan Perhilitan, haiwan ini akan pupus begitu saja. " by shoana
"nasib tak baik aku kena buat research pasal badak..kalau tak jangan harap aku nak pegi sini..tak best siot!!" by Iwan
"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
