The threat of traditional medicine: China's boom may mean doom for turtles

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisAug 8, 2014, 12:17 pm112 ptsTrending
Despite a lack of scientific evidence demonstrating a causative link between turtle consumption and medicinal benefits, many people in China believe they can be used to cure disease and maintain health. Because of this, turtles have been highly sought after for more than 3,000 years. However, in recent years,…

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