World Turtle News, 11/10/2015

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 โ€“ 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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