Florida man tries to sell 'rare hawksbill turtle shell' on Facebook at $2,700, ends up being charged with wildlife felony

A Florida man faced a felony wildlife charge after listing a rare turtle shell online. The item was identified as belonging ...

Florida man charged after trying to sell sea turtle shell on Facebook

Investigators followed a social media post to a surprising discovery tied to one of the world's most protected marine species ...
The American Bazaar

Florida resident charged with selling Hawksbill sea turtle for $2,700

A 63-year-old Lake Worth Beach resident is facing a criminal charge after wildlife officers say he tried to sell a shell ...
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Uncovering the truth behind a giant turtle shell discovery

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was ...
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Florida man listed endangered sea turtle shell for $2,700 on Facebook, and now faces a felony

Animal products of uncertain origin or legality can fuel illegal trade.
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Ask Dr. Universe: Turtles’ shells are made up of their bones

Sometimes animated turtles seem to live inside their shells like it’s a tiny home. They may even hop out of the shell and run around. That’s funny in cartoons and games, but my friend Ryan Wagner told ...
Phys.org

Flex appeal: The trade-off between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...
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The Living Record: What Turtle Shells Tell Us About a Changing Sea

Scuba Diving Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef Cairns Port Douglas (Sea Turtle, Giant Clam, Hard Cora, Shark, School of Fish, Soft Coral, Great Visibility, Pufferfish)© Kitjapat Film/Shutterstock.com ...