Capture of painted turtles
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capture-of-painted-turtles-196-6644370
title:
Capture of painted turtles
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The abundant painted turtle species is captured from the wild, primarily for pet use. Commercial harvesting is a small-scale industry that faces growing restrictions, but still occurs, in some cases unconstrained. Recreational harvesting, is generally allowed in much of the species range. However, it is prohibited in areas where the species is threatened and in a few non-threatened locations. Generally, turtles are captured by live trapping. Floating basking-style traps work better than staked,
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Animal Photography
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_painted_turtles
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2024-02-23T10:28:41Z
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