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More than half of the world’s turtle and tortoise species now face extinction, according to the 2025 “Turtles in Trouble: The World’s Most Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles” report compiled by the Turtle Conservation Coalition.
- More than half of the world’s 359 turtle and tortoise species now face extinction, with the crisis worsening despite global conservation efforts.
- Asia is the epicenter of the crisis, accounting for 32 of the 66 most threatened species due to intense harvesting, illegal trade and habitat destruction.
- The economics of extinction create a vicious cycle, where rarer species become more valuable to collectors, incentivizing further hunting of the few remaining individuals.
- Successful conservation projects include habitat protection, captive breeding, community engagement and adaptive management, with local communities playing a crucial role.
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