Golden-Headed Leafshell

The golden-headed leafshell split from its ancestor the wading leafshell. It lives in the waterways of Bone River where it feeds on aquatic flora. It is semi-aquatic and feed both in the river and on its banks. Like its ancestor it can feed underwater for as long as its butt-nostril is above water. If it goes underwater it can close it up too. Its "leaf shell" and green skin are photosynthetic so it gets an energy boost during the day. They travel in large herd 50 to 100 members. Each take turns looking and listening for predators while the other feed. Males have golden heads while females are all green. During the mating season they pair off and help raise the offspring together. Nests are made of leaves, sticks and mud. The offspring quickly learn how to swim within the first week and can follow their parents wherever they go. The parents pre-chew the food for the babies and then regurgitate them up for them to eat.