Sixteen Hermann tortoises, an endangered species, were discovered in the possession of a private individual in Corsica, prompting an investigation by local gendarmes.
The discovery of 16 Hermann tortoises, the only terrestrial tortoise species in mainland France, has raised concerns about wildlife protection in Corsica, which serves as one of the last refuges for this endangered species. The gendarmes in Corsica have initiated an investigation for the illegal possession of a non-domesticated animal species, underlining the strict regulations surrounding this protected species. The capture and sale of Hermann tortoises are regulated not only nationally but also at the international level due to their threatened status.
