A Great Target For Poachers
Poachers target endangered or vulnerable species in order to maximize profits. Tortoises are the best species for smuggling in this way. The question is, why do so many people buy tortoises in the first place. What’s going on here? They are, in fact, purchased as pets.
In any case, they’re considered delicacies, and as such, they’re consumed in the course of a meal. Attempting to smuggle these creatures, whether as pets or food, is very risky because of their diminishing population and possible extinction.