1,000 Tortoises Saved From Smugglers In India

By Melissa Cronin

Published on 12/18/2013 at 9:33 AM

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The tortoises, which the India Times says are members of an endangered species, were found in 17 bags in an SUV. On the local market, they usually for about $9 to $19.

The tortoises, which the India Times says are members of an endangered species, were found in 17 bags in an SUV. On the local market, they usually for about $9 to $19.