Conservation of Wildlife 1 Illegal pet trade 0

So I was looking around at some articles on Illegal Pet Trade and found this website, Wildlife Extra News and there was an article about the smuggling of rare and endangered tortoises. The tortoises that were being trafficked where 11 Spider Tortoises, 400 Radiated Tortoises but he species of highest concern was 4 Ploughshare Tortoises. All of these tortoises come from Madagascar and where taken by two woman. Wait for it...THEY GOT CAUGHT!! In Kuala Lumpur, authorities have seized the shipment and have returned at least 1 of the Poughshare Tortoises.

The reason I wanted to talk about these Tortoises is because these guys are listed as critically endangered and it appears that its somewhat easy to obtain one. Along with all the other rare and exotic animals that succumb to the billion dollar illegal pet trade, the future of many endangered species could be near the end. Thankfully, we have the Species Survival Network and CITES. Anyway I just wanted to share some thoughts on subject, check back later for more.

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/stolen-tortoises.html#cr