這種烏龜?shù)念^蓋骨實在太大了，都無法縮回自己的殼當中。其瀕臨滅絕的原因主要是人們喜歡將它作為寵物或美食。

The big-headed turtle has a cranium so large inconvenience for the species, as it is so large it is unable to retract it into its shell for protection. Though it is widespread, being found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand, the species is endangered - mainly due to popular demand for it as a pet or as a food. [Photo/Agencies]