An arrest in northern Alabama has led to more than 100 charges against an Iowa man accused of taking protected wildlife, including a turtle found only within the state. The allegations have drawn attention to the risks faced by species with small, highly restricted populations and limited habitats. The case centres on the flattened musk turtle, a species whose restricted range and declining numbers have placed it under strict protection.
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