Brazil lists the Amazon river turtle as endangered for the first time
PolicyWednesday, July 15, 2026Mongabay

Brazil lists the Amazon river turtle as endangered for the first time

Brazil has officially classified the Amazon river turtle as endangered for the first time due to a significant decline in its population, which has halved in recent years. This designation highlights the urgent need for conservation measures to protect this vital species and its habitat.

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