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Smuggled in Suitcases, 8,000 Pig-Nosed Turtles Rescued in Indonesia
More than 8,000 baby pig-nosed turtles being smuggled out of Indonesia were intercepted this week by officials. The turtles were found hidden in suitcases thought to be destined for Singapore and China, where the reptiles are sold as exotic pets and occasionally end up in food markets.
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