Researchers with the World Wildlife Fund have developed ShellBank, the world’s first global marine turtle DNA database, to ...
Sea turtle trafficking is difficult to trace because eggs, shells, meat, and other products can move far from the nesting ...
Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they can also make you sick. "Don't kiss or snuggle your turtle, and don't eat or drink around it. This can spread Salmonella ...
Tens of thousands of freshwater turtles and tortoises are legally harvested each year in Indonesia for their meat and exported primarily to China, while many species teeter on the brink of extinction.
Although turtles play a key role in maintaining healthy and balanced environments, these are endangered due to global trade to meet the high demand for food, medicine, and pets in Asia. In addition, ...
The arrest is part of a larger law enforcement operation called “Southern Hot Herps” targeting turtle poachers. Freshwater turtles are highly coveted in Asia's pet trade, where they are seen as ...
Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they also can make you sick. Turtles are well-known carriers of salmonella, a common bacterial disease that causes fever, stomach ...
Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they also can make you sick. Turtles are well-known carriers of salmonella, a common bacterial disease that causes fever, stomach ...