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by | Jan 12, 2024

12 January 2024 – An Asian Box Turtle was handed over to the custody of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) by the personnel from PNP – Maritime Group 2nd Special Operation Unit.

The turtle was found during the operation of the aforementioned Unit this morning at Sitio Talaudyong, Barangay Bacungan.

The identified turtle is a sub-adult female; measures 19.5cm (carapace length) and 17.8 cm (carapace width). It is scheduled to be released back into its natural habitat.

The Asian Leaf Turtle is listed as โ€œNear Threatened” in IUCN Redlist  and is listed under CITES Appendix II.

The PCSDS urges fellow citizens who happen to encounter or capture any live wildlife to kindly turn them over to our office or call our hotlines: PCSDS Wildlife Enforcement Unit (WEU) at 09319642128 (TNT) and 09656620248 (TM), or the PCSDS Front Desk hotline at 0935-116-2336 (Globe/TM) and 0948-937-2200 (Smart/TNT). You can also send a message to our Facebook page for any concerns you may have.