Uptick in Pet Turtle Demand Drives Poaching, Risks 50% of Remaining Species into Possible Extinction

Growing pet turtle demand is continually driving poaching activities to a steady increase. Experts say that this is putting 50% of the remaining species at risk for possible extinction.

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