Malaysian Giant Turtle

Orlitia borneensis

Many of these turtles are illegally killed for food or for the medical trade. Others are exported by poachers for the pet market or die due to habitat loss as their native range is replaced with palm oil plantations.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Endangered

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