Two endangered Malayan box turtles that were seized by Hong Kong authorities in 2010 are prepared for their journey. Photo: courtesy of KFBG
Two endangered Malayan box turtles that were seized by Hong Kong authorities in 2010 are prepared for their journey. Photo: courtesy of KFBG
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Turtles and tortoises join exodus from Hong Kong – 55 from endangered species, most illegally smuggled, moved to reptile centres in Europe

  • The reptiles left for Austria and Italy after years in rehabilitation at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in the New Territories. Most were smuggled victims
  • Hong Kong is a transport hub for the illegal wildlife trade, with more than 640 tonnes of contraband seized in 2018 and 2019

Kylie Knott
Kylie Knott

Updated: 6:45pm, 23 Mar, 2022

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Two endangered Malayan box turtles that were seized by Hong Kong authorities in 2010 are prepared for their journey. Photo: courtesy of KFBG
Two endangered Malayan box turtles that were seized by Hong Kong authorities in 2010 are prepared for their journey. Photo: courtesy of KFBG
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