World Turtle News, 02/12/2017

Endangered juvenile Chelonia mydas are being sold in Karachi markets

Juvenile Chelonia mydas turtle are being solid in different markets in Karachi. The presence of recreational huts along the Sandspit beaches of Karachi, which is the breeding site of Chelonia mydas, stray dogs and crows, are posing serious threats to this endangered species of the sea turtles, but now illegall poaching is becoming another serious threat for the turtles. The poachers are selling juvenile green sea turtles into the market and despite being officially protected, the authorities of Sindh Wildlife Department have failed to protect the green sea turtles. Click the link to read more…

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