Strict laws fail to deter illegal trade of China’s largest and most endangered freshwater turtle

In May 2021, a number of people were arrested for the illegal poaching and trade of one of the most endangered freshwater turtle species in China. The large female Pelochelys cantorii individual was poached from a strict protected area, sold, and was publicly advertised on social media despite being...

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Main Authors: Shijia Hu, Tien Ming Lee, Hai-Tao Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2022-04-01
Series:Nature Conservation
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Online Access:https://natureconservation.pensoft.net/article/84287/download/pdf/