Illegal wildlife trade: Tortoises were sold as good luck charms in Telangana

Category : Wildlife | Location : Telangana  | Posted on 2025-01-02 22:53:53

In a bizarre twist of illegal wildlife trade, two men, who were arrested on Wednesday for selling star tortoises to customers, were found claiming that keeping these reptiles would bring the owners good fortune and prosperity.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/illegal-wildlife-trade-tortoises-were-sold-as-good-luck-charms/articleshowprint/116692135.cms