The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a sight to behold, with its obsidian shell and the striking Sun-yellow star patterns adorning it. These tortoises are hardy herbivores and are ...
Steppe tortoises, on the other hand, are in Appendix II, which means they can be traded with the proper permits. In Central Asia, many of these species are traded legally and illegally.
Thailand is South-east Asia’s biggest legal importer and exporter ... In 2010, Thai customs authorities seized more than 200 live endangered tortoises being smuggled into the country from ...