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Side-neck Turtle

 

This is the name for the long-necked turtle of the families Chelidae and Pelomedusidae, found only in the southern hemisphere.  Their nect is of a different structure and is folded sideways under the shell for concealment instead of being pulled straight back.  Members of this family are found in South America and the Australia/New Guinea region.