*[Enwl-eng] Turtle smuggling is destroying fragile populations

[ecology]

                        Every turtle taken pushes these species closer to 
collapse.









                        Every Turtle Counts: End the Smuggling Trade 
Destroying U.S. Species



                             Sign Now




                        Hundreds of turtles across the U.S. are being ripped 
from the wild and stuffed into socks, diapers, or boxes labeled "toys" — all 
to fuel a cruel international trade. Recently, a smuggler in Brooklyn 
pleaded guilty after attempting to ship 850 turtles worth $1.4 million to 
Hong Kong. Many of these animals were Eastern box turtles and three-toed box 
turtles, native species already in decline.



                        Sign the petition now to demand that U.S. 
authorities crack down on turtle smuggling before more fragile populations 
collapse.



                        The cruelty is staggering: turtles bound and taped, 
smeared with substances to confuse detection dogs, and shipped overseas 
where they are sold as exotic pets or status symbols. But the real tragedy 
is ecological. Box turtles can live for a century but reproduce slowly, 
meaning that taking even a few can devastate an entire population. And yet, 
thousands are stolen from U.S. habitats every year. Sign now to demand the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stop this cruel trade and save our turtles!




                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Help stop this brutal trade before it's too 
late. Sign the petition!

                             Sign Now









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From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:32 AM
Subject: Turtle smuggling is destroying fragile populations

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