Do Turtles Cry

'Penyu Menangis Siapalah Tahu'

Do turtles cry? or 'Penyu menangis siapalah tahu' - a famous phrase among Malaysians. It is part of the lyrics from Sudirman's song 'Penyu Menangis' (a beautiful arrangement of lyrics in 'pantun' format) that became a point of discussion where people began to question whether turtles actually cry.

Check out the answer and more information from the videos below on turtles in Malaysia by scientists from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Dr. Juanita Joseph and  Associate Prof. Liew Hock Chark. 

Knowing Turtles; An Ancient Creature

5 Fun Facts About Turtles

Sea Turtles Conservation Status

More information from our blog, 7-infographic series:

1/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/04/sea-turtles-getting-them-out-of-list-17.html

2/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/04/sea-turtles-getting-them-out-of-list-27.html

3/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/05/sea-turtles-getting-them-out-of-list.html

4/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/05/green-turtles-part-47-of-sea-turtles.html

5/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/05/part-57-olive-ridley-turtles.html

6/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/05/part-67-whats-threatening-them.html

7/7: http://creating-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/05/part-77-what-should-we-do.html

Posted by Ayu
Learning Specialist, Petrosains