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There's a thriving global market in turtles, and much of that trade is illegal

  • Written by Jennifer Sevin, Visiting Lecturer in Biology, University of Richmond
There's a thriving global market in turtles, and much of that trade is illegalSmuggled rare Mexican box turtles intercepted by U.S. officials at the Port of Memphis.USFWS

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 cramps and dehydration and can lead to severe illness,...

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