BellingenNSW"Australian reptiles – including freshwater turtles –
are highly sought in the international pet trade. A recent analysis found 170 Australian reptile and amphibian species for sale overseas, particularly in Asian markets. Prosecutions are rare. A claw sample that reveals a wild origin undermines the “captive-bred” defence and gives prosecutors a stronger case."
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https://theconversation.com/the-tiny-clue-that-reveals-if-an-animal-has-been-illegally-smuggled-269818
#biodiversity #turtles #trade #crimes #CITES #enforcement #pets #FreshwaterTurtles #BellingenShire
are highly sought in the international pet trade. A recent analysis found 170 Australian reptile and amphibian species for sale overseas, particularly in Asian markets. Prosecutions are rare. A claw sample that reveals a wild origin undermines the “captive-bred” defence and gives prosecutors a stronger case."
>>
https://theconversation.com/the-tiny-clue-that-reveals-if-an-animal-has-been-illegally-smuggled-269818
#biodiversity #turtles #trade #crimes #CITES #enforcement #pets #FreshwaterTurtles #BellingenShire
