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The Arakan Forest Turtle is a very rare animal native to the Arakan Hills of Burma. These weird  animals are endangered for a number of reasons. It was thought to be extinct back in 1908 but around 1994 they were noticed for sale at the food markets in Southeast Asia. These turtles among many other species are hunted for food and that is why they are in danger.

These freaky weird animals have very sharp claws that are like roofing tacks. They have thick shells to protect themselves and are about the size of a baseball glove when full grown. They feed on a diet made of equal parts fruits and vegetables and small animals such as worms and fish. They range from 7-10 pounds are are about a foot in length.

These turtles typically lie dormant most of the time unless foraging for food. Typically the rain is what motivates them to search for food to eat. This turtle takes being calm to a new level. It will lay under vegetation for hours at a time. It also swims in ponds and rivers. The only time it shows aggression is when hunting worms and insects.

There are many efforts being made to save this extremely rare turtle. The Atlanta Zoo is doing its best to keep the species going. They have several of them in captivity and they are breeding more. Despite their efforts these turtles are still being eaten and sold for profits in Asia. They burn their habitats and catch them when they flea from the fires. They are also lost to farming efforts and bamboo deforestation for paper production.

This turtle should be protected at all costs it is one of the many animals endangered in the world. With enough protection and rehabilitation efforts it is possible to keep the Arakan Forest Turtle from going extinct.