Threatened species of Geochelone
- Threatened species of island tortoise
Nature
Many species of Geochelone have been wiped out due to overexploitation in their harvesting for meat, oil and the wildlife trade.
Introduced species on islands such as dogs, pigs, goats and rats have had devastating effects on species of island tortoises.
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Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(R) Genus
Subject
- Geology » Islands
- Fish, reptiles » Reptiles
- Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024