đŸ”˜Indian Star Tortoise
A recent study on the Indian star tortoise distributed across South Asia has revealed that the genetic diversity of the species as well as its habitat has suffered major losses because of rampant illegal trade.
About
◾️Indian star tortoise is found in the central and Southern parts of India, in West Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Conservation status
◾️IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Convention on International Trade in Species (CITES).
◾️Appendix I Wild Life Protection Act 1972: Schedule IV
Threat
◾️The highly fragmented habitat of the species, is greatly influenced by an increased level of urbanisation and agricultural practices throughout its range
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