On the nights of 22-24 July 2003, serious thefts of Chelonia took place from Carapax, the European Centre for Conservation of Chelonians, Massa Marritima, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.



Stolen:



34 Testudo hermanni hermanni,

10 Testudo hermanni,

1 Tesudo hermanni boettgeri,

1 Graptemys pseudogeografica,

1 Emys orbicularis,

1 Chelydra serpentina (Snapping),

1 Astrochelys radiata (Madagascar Radiated Tortoise),

1 Geochelone pardalis (Female Leopard Tortoise) ,

8 Terrapene carolina carolina (American Box Turtles), 7 Terrapene carolina mayor (Florida Box Turtles),

17 Terrapene triunguis (Three Toed Box Turtle) and

2 Varanus niloticus (Monitor Lizards).



All of the animals are identifiable having unique markings. This is a devastating blow to the conservation of the aforementioned species and we

appeal for any information as to the whereabouts of the stolen animals.



Should such a collection be offered or checked whilst in transit, please call



John Hayward at the National Theft Register on:

01869 325699, 07802 404929, 07626 120425,

e-mail: jh@ntr.supanet.com

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• stolen tortoises - t.dros, Fri Aug 1 07:40:53 2003