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Killer Plastic Bags Choke Rare Phuket Leatherback

The nigthmare of human pollution was exposed for all to see today when Phuket veterinarians cut open a giant leatherback turtle in a post mortem.  Inside the stomach, the cause of the wonderful creature”s death became apparent. Six plastic bags obstructed the 15-year-old turtle”s digestive system, preventing food from being absorbed… Read Full Article

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