New York Zoological Society. 
MATAMATA TURTLE (Chelus fimbriatus ). Length: 2 feet. Range: The Guianas 
and northern Brazil. 
between land and water. Some specimens spend the major part of their time 
on land, under a shady ledge, lying motionless with their necks tucked side- 
wise beneath the shell. Though their eyes may be closed, they can see 
through the transparent lid. When the head is out, it looks like a snake. 
AUSTRALIAN SNAKE- 
NECKED TURTLE 
(Chelodina longicol- 
lis). Length: 6 inches. 
Range: Australia. 
New York Zoological Society. 
