Adabora elephant turtle is a first-class protected animal. According to the information provided, the Adabora elephant turtle is listed in several protected lists, including the protected animals in Appendix II of the Washington Convention and the vulnerable (VU) level in the Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN)1ver3. 1 996. The establishment of the protection list is to protect endangered species, restrict trade and collection, and ensure survival and reproduction.