A most unusual use for a tortoise
The leader of an armed robbery gang used a tortoise as magical protection; see the Miscellany section. An interesting article about the state of the illegal trade of Indian star tortoise in India; see the Conservation section. Learn more about Sea Turtles during the weekend 21st/22nd at Adventure Aquarium; see the Education section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Counting stars: Illegal trade of Indian star tortoises is a far graver issue
Sea turtle found dead in crab pot on beach
7-Month Ban to Hit Fishermen Hard
Education
Sea Turtle Awareness Weekend – November 21 & 22
Crime & Punishment
Rare baby tortoise stolen from Scarborough store
Miscellany
I consult tortoise before I go for operation – Robbery suspect
Angler catches alligator snapping turtle
Did You Know…
Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India and Sri Lanka.
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Photo from Credit: World Animal Protection
