McCord’s Box Turtle

Scientific Name: Cuora mccordi

Found In: China/Mountain streams

Size: Adults average 5 to 6 inches in length along the shell

Diet: Carnivore

Threat Level: Critically Endangered. Exploitation in Asia for its meat and traditional medicinal practices are the major threats to this species

Facts: The McCord’s Box Turtle is essential for conservation since it is thought to be extinct in its natural habitats