There are many turtles called "big-headed" in the world. Not to mention the distance, our Chinese flat-breasted turtle ( eagle-bearded turtle ) is one of them, but in Madagascar [Madagascar Big Head Side Neck Tortoise/Madagascar Big Head Tortoise Erymnochelys madagascariensis] should be considered the veteran among the big-headed turtles!
The big head of the Horse Island Big Head Turtle may have a lot to do with their usual preference for eating , abdominal foot , and root plants. Chewing these foods greatly strengthens their masseter muscle strength, just like I like to chew chewing gum, resulting in the wide masseter muscles as the door panel
Sometimes the Horse Island Big Head Turtle will also show a dreamy individual with a golden big head during estrus! It is loved by turtle photographers. When put in the zoo, it must be a big-headed koi with coins placed around her~
Not only that, the big-headed turtle of the island is also very unique. They are actually the only remaining seedlings of the South American side-necked turtle family on the island of Mahara. The direct ancestor of this strange species can be traced back to about 80 million years ago, that is, before the dinosaur extinction of . However, despite being so unique, major animal welfare organizations have all listed them as one of the most endangered turtles. They are regarded as food by locals and as magical medicines with special functions... Currently IUCN is rated as CR extremely dangerous! Wouldn't it be a pity for a creature that has lasted for tens of millions of years to be eaten up in just over a hundred years? !
#Monster Calendar# 2022.10.01 Horse Island Big Head Turtle