<h2>Chapin's Mud Turtle (Pelusios chapini)</h2> <p><b>Pelusios chapini</b> is a small, omnivorous turtle native to freshwater environments in central and eastern Africa, characterized by its smooth, dark-brown or olive-green carapace and distinctively elongated neck. Primarily diurnal, they thrive in varied habitats such as swamps and slow-moving rivers, playing a crucial role in their ecosystem by maintaining aquatic vegetation and serving as both predator and prey.</p>