Arrests and releases
This weekend has seen a number of articles related to turtle and tortoise poaching. From people selling tortoise meat from a hotel and the usual smuggling of animals through airports. At least people are being arrested and the animals released back into the wild. There is even a mention of increasing the fines to act as more of a deterrent to smugglers.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
The island where endangered Hawksbill turtles thrive.
Olive Ridley turtle breeding on Odisha’s Astaranga highest in 10 years.
Critically endangered Hawksbill turtle spotted at East Coast Park.
Rare giant turtle washes ashore in Pelorus Sound .
Fishermen help protect sea turtles.
Education
EPA honors Mount Madonna class.
Crime & Punishment
Second seizure: Customs finds 161 turtles at mumbai airport.
Turtle Meat Sold Underhand.
Arrested with Endangered Turtle.
Poached and rescued: 504 turtles released at Head Balloki.
Did You Know…
The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is found in the dry areas and scrub forest of Indian and Sri Lanka.
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