Found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, Hawksbill turtles are trafficked for their patterned shells.

Studies are suggesting that the box turtle popu­lation is dwindling, even as they remain common pets in many households.

"Am I the only one thinking about how long turtles live and one day he will lose his best friend," one user said in the comments.

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Nineteen sea turtles that were rehabilitated in Missouri after suffering the effects of cold water temperatures in New ...

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My mind remains boggled over news stories regarding surely one of the weirdest smuggling busts ever seen at any airport, anywhere. It played out at Newark Liberty International Airport, where security ...

In March 2024, Tin was charged in a four-count indictment that accused him of smuggling eastern box turtles for the global pet trade black market, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty in December ...

Sai Keung Tin, 54, was sentenced on Friday for his role in trafficking eastern box turtles, according to the U.S. Department ...

These box turtles come from forests in the eastern U.S. where they face threats from habitat loss, cars, and the illegal pet trade. The brightly patterned, roughly 5-inch shells can close on a ...