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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Good news for turtles on #WorldTurtleDay!

From USFWS Southeast Region:




Good news for turtles on #WorldTurtleDay!

The listing of the common snapping, Florida softshell, smooth softshell and spiny softshell turtles under CITES will require exporters to obtain a permit before shipping turtles overseas, helping the United States better control trade to ensure it is legal. http://1.usa.gov/1WdnQYb (Photo: Florida softshell turtle, Lucy Mills)

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