Endangered turtles found slaughtered in MalaysiaThis undated handout photo from the Sabah Wildlife Department released on October 4, 2021 shows the carcasses of green turtles, part of a total of 11 endangered turtles found slaughtered, in Semporna on the Malaysian island of Borneo. (AFP PHOTO / MALAYSIA'S SABAH WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT)Eleven endangered turtles have been found slaughtered off the Malaysian part of Borneo island, with members of an indigenous, sea-dwelling community suspected of targeting them for food, officials said Monday. Wildlife officials found the green turtles Friday during patrols near the city of Semporna, in Sabah state. They also found sacks of suspected turtle meat, a stove, and a knife at the scene, Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga said. Green turtles are one of the largest sea turtles, and are classified as endangered by protection group the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Source: Bangkok Post October 04, 2021 11:37 UTC