Kos is home to several freshwater turtle species, particularly in the Mia River, Plaka Stream, and Linopoti Pond. In the Mia River, turtles thrive in stagnant pools that remain through the summer heat. The Plaka Stream offers cool, shaded areas where turtles live alongside other wildlife, while Linopoti Pond provides a seasonal habitat during wetter months. These turtles, like the European pond turtle, are omnivores and play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance by consuming aquatic plants, insects, and small fish.
