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Reuters A Man Holds a Golfina Turtle Hatchling

Date: 13-Oct-08
Country: EL SALVADOR
Author: Luis Galdamez

A Man Holds a Golfina Turtle Hatchling Photo: Luis Galdamez
Photo: Luis Galdamez

Ecological authorities and volunteers released into the sea about 1,500 Golfina turtles born in captivity.

Golfina turtles, also know as Olive Ridley turtles, are endangered and are listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES).

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