Two hundred sixteen Indian star tortoises rescued in Mumbai and Thane have been returned to a suitable natural habitat at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.The tortoises were saved during enforcement operations against illegal wildlife trafficking and other rescue efforts. Wildlife groups and the Maharashtra Forest Department cared for them before the journey.A 10-member team carried the animals more than 800 kilometres in a specialised wildlife ambulance. The tortoises travelled in ventilated, cushioned carriers, with scheduled stops to check their health and hydration.After medical examinations and an overnight observation period, the animals were released in batches into designated forest ranges. The project is called Project STRIPES and is meant to create a continuing, careful route home for rescued star tortoises.
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Two Hundred Sixteen Rescued Tortoises Returned to the Wild
After being saved from illegal wildlife trafficking, Indian star tortoises were carefully transported from Mumbai to a protected reserve in Maharashtra.
Animals rescued from the illegal pet trade have been given a carefully managed return to the forest. The work also brings government and wildlife organisations together to make future rescues more meaningful.
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