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ACRES reports on Endangered Animals in Pet Shops 
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:59 PM

Reuters reports that The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) undercover investigation of 100 Singapore pet shops had revealed the presence of endangered species such as the Chinese stripe-necked turtle, the Chinese softshell turtle, the Australian snake-necked turtle and the pig-nosed turtle.
Despite having strict regulations on animal trade, Singapore is a hub of illegal wildlife trade because its location and busy harbour and airport make it a good transshipment point.

In recent years, the AVA has confiscated hundreds of animals, including turtles, tortoises, snakes, lizards and rare birds such as the cockatoo.