The Colombian wildlife protection agency Cardique announced the release of 148 morrocoy turtles that had been illegally stolen and sold as pets, to their natural habitat in a reserve in the city of Cartagena. The specimens had been previously rescued and rehabilitated as part of a plan to combat illegal animal trade.
Colombia frees almost 150 illegally trafficked tortoises
The Colombian wildlife protection agency Cardique announced the release of 148 morrocoy turtles that had been illegally stolen and sold as pets, to their natural habitat in a reserve in the city of Cartagena. The specimens had been previously rescued and rehabilitated as part of a plan to combat illegal animal trade.