America's Largest Private Turtle Collection: Saving Endangered Species from Extinction

The video explores a secret Manhattan apartment housing over 1300 endangered turtles, rescued by Richard August and the Tewksbury Institute of Herpetology. The institute collaborates with international organizations to track illegal turtle trade. In Manhattan's Chinatown, turtles are sold illegally, with some species like the Chinese soft shell turtle being new to U.S. markets. While importing these turtles isn't illegal, selling them for food is. The video highlights the lucrative trade in rare turtles, often sold for thousands of dollars due to misconceptions about their medicinal properties. The institute aims to breed critically endangered species like the Burmese forest turtle in captivity to prevent extinction.

What is unique about the Manhattan apartment mentioned in the video?

• It is a historical landmark.

• It is a famous tourist attraction.

• It houses over 1300 endangered turtles.

• It is a luxury penthouse.

What is the primary goal of the Tewksbury Institute of Herpetology?

• To sell turtles as pets.

• To rescue and conserve endangered turtles.

• To train turtles for performances.

• To create turtle-themed art.

Where does Richard August help identify illegally sold turtles?

• Times Square

• Central Park

• Manhattan's Chinatown

• Brooklyn Bridge

Why are rare turtles trafficked for high prices?

• They are easy to breed.

• They are believed to have medicinal properties.

• They are used in fashion shows.

• They are common in the wild.

What is the risk if endangered turtles are not conserved?

• They will become pets.

• They will become less valuable.

• They will become extinct.

• They will become more common.