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Surging demand for turtle meat in southeast Asia has prompted a huge jump in turtle harvesting, leading to concerns that populations of the reptiles could suffer permanent damage. ...more
March 27, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist told Florida wildlife officials on Thursday that he wants to ban the harvesting of wild freshwater turtles, which are served as delicacies in Asia. ...more
November 20, 2008
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A huge demand for Florida's freshwater turtles in Asia is sparking a debate over harvest limits. ...more
November 19, 2008
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