The alligator turtle is one of the rare and endangered animals in the world, ranking sixth among rare animals in the world. Therefore, they are strictly protected worldwide.

Secondly, according to the "Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China", crocodiles Turtles are clearly listed as "national second-level protected animals". This means that in China’s legal system, the level of protection for alligator turtles is quite high.

In addition, from an ecological and biodiversity perspective, crocodiles As part of the ecosystem, turtles play an important role in maintaining the entire ecological balance. Therefore, their protection is not only to protect a single species, but also to maintain the health and stability of the entire ecosystem.

To sum up, the alligator turtle is a national second-level protected animal.