The attractive turtle, once wanted for its meat, is now an increasingly popular pet and favoured among wildlife smugglers with many turtles observed for sale in Asian markets or in online trade. Black ...
SACRAMENTO — A California couple pleaded guilty after exposing a series of wildlife crimes, including illegally smuggling the skull of an endangered sea turtle, to state Fish and Wildlife officials on ...
The Turtle Bank in South Carolina protects 800 endangered Asian turtle species. Illegal trade and habitat loss have pushed many Asian turtles to near extinction. Experts monitor breeding and health, ...