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In the state of Alabama, eastern box turtles like this tiny hatchling are in serious decline due to over-collection - and now, poaching - for the pet trade, as well as habitat loss and vehichle collisions. There ARE ways to help: never buy box turtles that are not captive bred, never take box turtles from the wild, support land conservation efforts in the state, and make it a point to break for turtles. Their future is in our hands.

Description
In the state of Alabama, eastern box turtles like this tiny hatchling are in serious decline due to over-collection - and now, poaching - for the pet trade, as well as habitat loss and vehichle collisions. There ARE ways to help: never buy box turtles that are not captive bred, never take box turtles from the wild, support land conservation efforts in the state, and make it a point to break for turtles. Their future is in our hands.