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83 Turtles Rescued from Illegal Trade | Wichita News
Eighty-three ornate box turtles, rescued from an illegal trafficking ring targeting Kansas natives, are now under care at the Rolling Hills Zoo—each one receiving intensive vet treatment and daily monitoring after arriving in poor health. Wildlife officials are dismantling a global black market trade, with these turtles likely headed overseas for exotic pet sales. Most are now thriving in a spacious native grass habitat, though some didn’t survive the winter’s stress. Scientists are conducting genetic tests and disease screenings before any potential release back into the wild, aiming to…
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