The highly endangered snake-necked turtle, due to epidemics and illegal pet trade they are on the brink of extinction. Placing them in the top 25 most endangered species. I am Anna Saueressig, a sophomore in high school, and I believe we need to save a species that has been here for more than 70 million years! the Roti Island snake-necked turtles, despite there unusual appearance, need our help!