Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake Tackles Invasive Red-Eared Sliders
Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District has launched an operation to remove invasive red-eared slider turtles from Hoan Kiem Lake. Twenty traps set by a team of specialists captured over 60 turtles of various species in one day, with approximately 50 being red-eared sliders. This measure aims to protect the lake's ecosystem and landscape.
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