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Politics : Rat's Nest - Chronicles of Collapse

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From: T L Comiskey9/10/2010 8:17:40 AM
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Movin right along...

Freshwater turtles face 'bleak future'

The Central American river turtle is a prize feast during religious festivals
Freshwater turtles are in catastrophic decline, according to a new analysis by Conservation International (CI).

The group says more than a third of the estimated 280 species around the world are now threatened with extinction.

The unsustainable collection of turtles for food and to supply a lucrative pet trade are the key drivers behind the fall in numbers.

Habitat loss as a result of river-damming for hydro-electricity is another major concern.
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