Turtle Races: A Threat to Wild Turtle Populations?

The article discusses the phenomenon of turtle races in the United States and its potential threat to North American turtle populations. Turtle races involve the racing of locally collected box turtles, with the practice originating in 1924. The article highlights the widespread nature of turtle races, the impact on turtle populations, and the need for reform or elimination of the practice to ensure the conservation of turtle species. Additionally, the article presents a case study of gastroesophageal intussusception in the Japanese Giant Salamander, a threatened species in Japan, providing insights into the physiological responses of amphibians to ingesting unsafe substances. [Extracted from the article]