Season 4 · Episode 14
S4 E14: A Beautiful Tortoise Falls Victim to the Illegal Pet Trade
Turtles and tortoises are facing extinction like few other species groups. Nearly half of the 300+ species are at risk. The international pet trade is a major reason why. WCS’s Bronx Zoo, as a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is...
June 27, 20245m 8s
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Show Notes
Turtles and tortoises are facing extinction like few other species groups. Nearly half of the 300+ species are at risk. The international pet trade is a major reason why. WCS’s Bronx Zoo, as a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is working to tackle the problem and the case of the radiated tortoise is a good example.
Reporting: Dan Rosen
Guests: Kevin Torregrosa, Dr. Susie Bartlett
Reporting: Dan Rosen
Guests: Kevin Torregrosa, Dr. Susie Bartlett