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Demonstration strategy and techniques for the eradication of invasive freshwater turtles (LIFE TRACHEMYS)
Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2013,
Background
The pet turtle trade has led to a large number of specimens being maintained in captivity. Often these are released thoughtlessly into the wild, where they can start breeding and competing with native species. Exotic turtles can also be vectors of several pathogen agents that can be transmitted to other turtles. These issues can exacerbate effo ...
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