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The document reports the first record of the Malaysian Giant Turtle, Orlitia borneensis, on Belitung Island, Indonesia, filling a significant distribution gap as it is located 200 km west of Borneo and 250 km east of Sumatra. This species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and unsustainable harvesting, and the discovery highlights the need for updated population assessments and conservation efforts. The findings suggest a reassessment of the conservation status for O. borneensis and emphasize the
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