many nematode species. Human impact Historically, E. orbicularis had been maintained as pets; however, this practice has been restricted due to protection laws. Ownership of wild caught specimens is prohibited. Only registered captive bred specimens may be owned by private individuals. Due to human impact, the European pond turtle has been found to be relocated in areas distant from its origin. However, it is possible to localize and indicate a region of origin with genetic testing. See also List of reptiles of Europe References Further reading Arnold EN, Burton JA (1978). A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe. (With 351 illustrations, 257 in colour by D.W. Ovenden). London: Collins. 272 pp. + Plates 1-40. . (Emys orbicularis, p. 93 + Plate 14, figure 1 + Map 48). Boulenger GA (1889). Catalogue of the Chelonians, Rhynchocephalians, and Crocodiles in the British Museum (Natural History). New Edition. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). x + 311 pp. + Plates I-III. (Emys orbicularis, pp. 112–114). Linnaeus C (1758). Systema naturæ per regna tria naturæ, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Tomus I. Editio Decima, Reformata. Stockholm: L. Salvius. 824 pp. (Testudo orbicularis, new species, p. 198). (in Latin). External links Emys orbicularis ARKive - images and movies of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) Emys orbicularis in The Reptile Database http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE36862/gaaden-om-de-danske-sumpskildpadder/ Emys Turtles of Europe Turtles of Asia Turtles of Africa Reptiles of the Middle East Turtle, European pond Turtle, European pond Near threatened biota of Europe Reptiles described in 1758 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Reptiles of Russia