There are many reasons for this result, but mainly because of the malicious capture of humans. In order to allow the Yunnan box turtle race to continue, the editor hereby appeals to everyone to protect and protect animals from me, and do not let them become extinct creatures. To this end, the editor will give you a detailed introduction to the Yunnan box turtle, and I hope you can join the protection army after understanding.

1. Basic information

[Chinese name] Yunnan box turtle

[English name] Yunnan box turtle

[Another name] turtle

【Subspecies】None

【Distribution】Kunming, Yunnan, etc.

【Classification】Chorates, Vertebrates, Reptiles, Turtles Class, Turtles, Side-necked Turtles, Turtles, Turtles, and Tortoises

[protection level] World Conservation Union Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN 2009 ver 3.1 ) - Critically Endangered (CR), Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) - Appendix II, China National Key Protected Wildlife List - Level II, China Biodiversity Red List - Spine Animal Volume (Reptiles) - Critically Endangered (CR)

II. Morphological characteristics

1. Body shape: medium, the adult shell is about 14 cm long.

2. Head: smooth skin, overall brownish olive color, eyes about 6 mm in size, nostrils open at the end of the muzzle, and the muzzle slightly protruding from the palate. In addition, there are two yellow longitudinal lines on the head side, one starts from the end of the cheek, and the other starts from the tip of the nose and goes through the upper eyelid, and finally both lines reach the base of the neck.

3. Carapace: The carapace is oval and brown-olive, with a raised ridge and obvious ridges, one cervical shield, which is larger and trapezoidal or approximately rectangular, and five vertebral shields and It is fan-shaped or hexagonal, with 4 pairs of rib shields and 3 pairs of wider ones, 12 pairs of edge shields, and the outer edges on both sides are slightly upturned. The plastron is slightly shorter, with rounded anterior edge and concave posterior edge.

4. Limbs: Forelimbs have 5 claws, and there are horizontally enlarged scales on the front edge. Each front has a bright yellow line running through the entire arm, which is very unique with its dark skin color. The hind limbs have only 4 claws, the toes are fully webbed, and the color is brown.

III. Living habits

1. Diet: Yunnan box turtle is an omnivorous creature, and usually likes small fish, shrimp, earthworms, fruits, vegetables, etc.

2. Activity: The activity range of the Yunnan box turtle mainly includes streams, lakes or swamps and wetlands.

3. Encountering an enemy: When encountering an enemy, the Yunnan box turtle will hide in the turtle shell. At this time, the plastron and the carapace will meet to form a box-like structure. Sometimes it will use the closed shell clip. Live prey and eat it when it dies.

The Yunnan box turtle has now become a giant panda among turtles, and its rarity is evident, so if you encounter it in the wild, you should report it to the local forestry bureau~