7 Rare And Endangered Species Of Tortoise

Ploughshare tortoise

The tortoise is considered to be the rarest species of tortoise which is fewer than 400 in the world.

Red- crowned roofed turtle

The turtle having a red crown is also a rare species endangered due to water pollution and destruction.

Black Softshell Turtle

The turtle has a unique body and is a freshwater turtle found in the rivers and ponds.

Leith’s Softshell Turtle

The turtle is found in the peninsular region of India and is critically endangered due to habitat loss.

Indian Star Tortoise

The tortoise has creative star-like design shells and are found in the dry sand areas

Olive Ridley Turtle

The mass turtles big in size are getting extinct due to the coastal development and loss of the habitat.

Green Sea Turtle

An iconic marine turtle species green in color is endangered due to the plastic pollution.