Author: michaelacoward
Hong Kong – AFCD seizes eight endangered freshwater turtles suspected of being illegally possessed (with photo)
AFCD seizes eight endangered freshwater turtles suspected of being illegally possessed (with photo) ****************************************************************************************** The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) seized eight endangered freshwater turtles suspected to be illegally possessed in an inspection operation yesterday (April 7).
AFCD staff conducted inspections yesterday and found eight endangered freshwater turtles which are regulated under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586) (the Ordinance) without valid documentary proof of origin on a premises. They include four big-headed turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) and one Annan leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis) which are listed species in Appendix I to the ... Read more