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Source: The post is based on the article “DRI saves 955 live baby Gangetic turtles in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in multicity Operation Kachchhap” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2023.
What is the News?
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has rescued 955 live baby Gangetic turtles as part of Operation “Kachchhap”.
What is Operation Kachchhap?
Conducted by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
Aim: To combat the illegal wildlife trade of Gangetic turtles.
Which are the Gangetic Turtles rescued in this Operation Kachchhap?
Brown Roofed Turtle: Brown roofed turtle (Pangshura smithii) is a common freshwater turtle.It is found in northern India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.
– The species is found in fast flowing rivers, streams, ponds and areas with good vegetation which provides a breeding ground for turtles.
– IUCN Status: Near Threatened
Black spotted/Pond Turtle: Black pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), also known as the spotted pond turtle or the Indian spotted turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to South Asia.
– It is found in north and north-eastern Indian subcontinent primarily in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
– IUCN Status: Endangered
