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Due to its large size—it’s the fourth largest tortoise in the world—and slow nature, the Burmese brown mountain tortoise is a relatively easy target for hunters.

tortoise in grass

Did You Know?

Overharvesting for food and the pet trade threaten this endangered species’ survival.

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Manouria emys emys

Range:
Southeastern Asia

Habitat:
Forest

Length:
Up to 2 ft

Zoo Location:
Jungle Trails

Diet:
Grass, leaves, fungi, and fruit

Risk Status:
IUCN—Endangered