Its four limbs were incredibly stout, like sturdy pillars. The front legs were covered in large, overlapping scales, while the hind legs were cylindrical and also sheathed in thick scales. Its tail was short and thick.
The fourth and fifth photos were close-ups, revealing its stout, powerful claws and the unique patterns on certain areas of its carapace.
Upon seeing the clear photos—especially the iconic high, domed carapace, the pillar-like limbs, and the distinctive, large, overlapping scales on its front legs—Yang Qi's eyes narrowed instantly!
This was no ordinary "big turtle" or some valuable catch.
This was a Black-booted Tortoise!
Scientific name *Manouria emys*, also known as the Six-legged Land Turtle or the Asian Giant Turtle.
And it was a massive individual, nearly a meter long!
The Black-booted Tortoise is the largest land tortoise on the Asian Continent. Adults can have a carapace length of over 60 centimeters and weigh more than 30 kilograms.
