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Big-headed Turtle

Platysternon megacephalum · Native

The Big-headed Turtle is an endangered, precious, and rare species under strict legal protection. If you observe hunting, trading, transporting, or keeping of this species that appears to be unlawful, report it to the forest protection authority, police, or local authorities. If you are holding an individual without documents proving its legal origin, or encounter one in a residential area, do not handle, trade, transport, or release it on your own; contact the authorities for guidance on rescue or voluntary surrender in accordance with regulations.

You can call the wildlife protection hotline to report violations, get help connecting with local authorities, or receive guidance on voluntarily surrendering an animal.
1800 1522