The ploughshare tortoise is a critically endangered species endemic to northwestern Madagascar. The species’ dwindling numbers are partly due to the illegal wildlife trade, which has some collectors willing to pay up to $200,000 for one. . . . . . . #tortoise #ploughsharetortoise #madagascar #endangeredspecies #criticallyendangered #endangered #turtle #madagascarmonday #photooftheday #pictureoftheday