Troubled Turtle

Just returned from watching some fabulous turtles at the Vancouver Aquarium and read this article on turtles threatened by human activity.

Top 10 Threatened Freshwater Turtles Named : Discovery News: "Habitat loss, hunting, and a lucrative pet trade are all contributing to the decimation of the world's freshwater turtle populations, according to Conservation International, which has just named 10 of the most threatened species.

The news comes during this World Water Week, an annual meeting that addresses the planet's most urgent water-related issues.

The loss of freshwater turtles might not seem pressing in light of other problems, but these reptiles are vital to ecosystems. Their downfall will impact people and wildlife, just as we are affecting their fate."