Rare turtle, crab found flourishing in Phetchabun wildlife sanctuary

The big-headed turtle has a strong, sharp beak like a parrot, and cannot retract its legs all the way into its shell. - The Nation

BANGKOK: A rare turtle and crab have been discovered at the Wang Pong-Chon Daen Non-Hunting area in Phetchabun province, signifying the abundance of the ecosystem there.

Officials spotted a female big-headed turtle while conducting a wildlife poaching survey last week.