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Annan leaf turtle first appeared in the wild in 65 years.

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Researchers from the Asian Sea Turtle Program announced that an Annan leaf turtle, listed by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as one of the world's 25 most endangered species of sea turtles, had been captured in the wild in Vietnam's Quang Nan province at the end of last month. It is said that the blood of Annan leaf turtle can be used as a traditional medicine to treat heart disease. Vietnam passed a new law this year making it illegal for anyone to collect or sell Annan leaf turtles. Asian sea turtles plan to hold an education campaign in Quang Nan province, Vietnam, to introduce people to the importance of protecting Annan leaf turtles.

Researchers from the Asian Sea Turtle Program announced that an Annan leaf turtle, listed by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as one of the world's 25 most endangered species of sea turtles, had been captured in the wild in Vietnam's Quang Nan province at the end of last month.

It is said that the blood of Annan leaf turtle can be used as a traditional medicine to treat heart disease.

Vietnam passed a new law this year making it illegal for anyone to collect or sell Annan leaf turtles. Asian sea turtles plan to hold an education campaign in Quang Nan province, Vietnam, to promote awareness of the importance of protecting Annan leaf turtles.

 
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