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An Indonesian activist from ProFauna displays a placard that reads Stop Killing Sea Turtles during a demonstration in Denpasar on Bali island on June 19th, 2013. The activists were protesting the illegal sea turtle trade in the local market.
Environment

Indonesia's Persistent Illegal Turtle and Tortoise Trade

A recently published report shows the extent of the country's ongoing problems with the black market sale of animals.

By Basten Gokkon
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Environment

Tortoises Make Terrible Pets

Scientists have discovered an expansive network of tortoise poachers in Asia.

By Jason Bittel