The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, acted on specific intelligence to stop the unlawful sale of 436 newborn Indian Tent tortoises.
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| Details | |
| Scientific Classification | Pangshura tentoria, Family: Geoemydidae |
| Diet | Mainly herbivorous, active swimmer. |
| Habitat | Prefers still water pools on river sides and slow running water near river banks. |
| Distribution | Native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. |
| Conservation Status | – Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I– IUCN Status: Least Concern– CITES: Appendix II. |
| Major Threats | Illegal trade in the pet market due to its attractive appearance. |
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1985630#:~:text=Acting%20on%20the%20basis%20of,person%20illegally%20transporting%20them%20interstate.
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