Wild Release Marks Return of Giant Forest Tortoises to Bangladesh hills

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Takeaways:

  • 10 captive-bred Asian giant tortoises were released into Bangladesh’s Chattogram Hill Tracts to boost the number of the species.
  • This is the first wild release of offspring from a turtle conservation breeding centre that was set up in this area in 2017.
  • In addition to tortoise conservation, researchers are also working with local hill tribes to monitor local wildlife, limit hunting and protect the community-managed forests.

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