Freshwater Turtles Face 'Bleak Future'

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 30 No. 9, September 2010

 

The unsustainable collection of turtles for food and to supply a lucrative pet trade are the key drivers behind the fall in numbers.

 

Habitat loss as a result of river-damming for hydro-electricity is another major concern. Read the full report here.

 

Source: by Jonathan Amos, Science Correspondent, BBC News, UK.

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