By Craig Tarasoff 

An increase in demand from Asia and other international markets for turtles has resulted in an increase in their trade. This sharp increase is threatening the long-term survival of turtle populations across the country. CBS Miami follows the story of federal wildlife authorities seeking to put a rule in place that would require a permit to trade these threatened species.

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November 21, 2014

By Jieying Ding

A booming international trade in turtles is threatening turtles’ population nationwide, according to CBS Miami. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service propose rules to require exporters to get permits before shipping. Luckily, native turtles are not in danger of extinction at this point, but the increasing demands in exporting native turtles can threaten their long-term survival. If you have an opinion on our native turtles’ long-term survival, you have the opportunity to comment on the proposed rules until Dec. 29, 2014.

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November 18, 2014