Why Are Turtles Smuggled?
Daniel Gaillard, a Herpetologist at Dalton State College in Georgia, Said in Another Declaration Cited by Prosecutors That the Turtles Being Smuggled Were...
Daniel Gaillard, a herpetologist at Dalton State College in Georgia, said in another declaration cited by prosecutors that the turtles being smuggled were likely for the
Why tortoise are smuggled?
'Loved as a pet'
“Despite all international regulations, star tortoises continue to be smuggled due to extremely high demand,” Niraj said. The chief wildlife warden said Indian star tortoises are smuggled to be kept as pets.
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Why do turtles get hunted?
Overharvesting and Illegal trade. Sea turtles continue to be harvested unsustainably both for human consumption and trade of their parts. Turtle meat and eggs are a source of food and income for many people around the world. Some also kill turtles for medicine and religious ceremonies.
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