Thousands of turtles captured in Madagascar despite ban

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New research has revealed up to 16,000 endangered turtles are being caught each year by villagers in just one region of Madagascar, despite a government ban. Researchers say the figure, thought to be a conservative estimate, is the first direct assessment of turtle exploitation on the island.

Published On: 11-Nov-10 03:00 PM
Source: ScienceDaily

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