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Infographic showing a picture of a turtle and two messages. First message reads: Be an educated consumer. Check the regulations on possessing turtles where you live, and find reputable dealers. Second message reads: Ask questions before you buy. Where did it come from? Was it legally acquired? If captive-bred, were its parents legally acquired?

Photo By/Credit

Sierra Boucher

Date Shot/Created

05/16/2023

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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0

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