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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Indian Tent Turtles
Mains level: NA
Central Idea
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, acted on specific intelligence to intercept an illegal wildlife trade of 436 baby Indian Tent turtles.
About Indian Tent Turtles
| Details | |
| Scientific Classification | Pangshura tentoria, Family: Geoemydidae |
| Diet | Mainly herbivorous, active swimmer. |
| Habitat | Prefers still water pools on river sides and slow running water near river banks. |
| Distribution | Native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. |
| Conservation Status | – Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
– IUCN Status: Least Concern – CITES: Appendix II. |
| Major Threats | Illegal trade in the pet market due to its attractive appearance. |
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